What did the VFF President say to the referees on the closing day of the training course where the sad incident just happened?

On the afternoon of August 6, the closing ceremony of the training program for referee supervisors and referees of national professional football tournaments for the 2025-2026 season took place at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Duties of referees and supervisors in the new season

Attending the ceremony were Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan - President of VFF; Mr. Tran Anh Tu - Vice President of VFF, Chairman of the Board of Directors of VPF Company; Mr. Nguyen Van Phu - General Secretary of VFF, Head of the Organizing Committee of the training course; Mr. Dang Thanh Ha - Head of the VFF Referee Board; along with members of the Organizing Committee, the VFF Referee Board, supervisors, referees participating in the training and representatives of news agencies and press.

Closing ceremony of the training program for supervisors and referees of national professional football tournaments 2025-2026

Reporting at the ceremony, Mr. Dang Thanh Ha - Head of the VFF Referee Board said that this year's training program will take place from August 2 to August 6, with the following contents: physical fitness test according to FIFA standards, updating new competition rules, evaluating and drawing experience from the previous season's management, and field situation exercises.

Mr. Dang Thanh Ha - Head of VFF Referee Board

A total of 58 referees and assistant referees, along with 14 referee supervisors, completed the entire training program. In addition, the Referee Board also recorded 7 cases of failing to meet the physical requirements - a mandatory factor to perform duties in the new season.

During the technical discussion, the supervisors and referees analyzed and handled real-life situations on the field, exchanged experiences, and improved their match management skills. The latest FIFA competition rules applicable to the 2025-2026 season were also fully updated.

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan gave a speech at the closing ceremony of the supervisor and referee training program before the new season.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan acknowledged and highly appreciated the sense of responsibility and seriousness of the supervisors and referees throughout the training program. At the same time, he emphasized that the 2025-2026 season is expected to be very competitive and stressful. Therefore, referees need to maintain their composure and maintain a stable physical foundation regularly and continuously. Scientific living and training, listening to the body to prevent risks are essential requirements, not only to ensure the quality of match management but also a responsibility to themselves and their colleagues.

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan requested that referees seriously learn from the mistakes that occurred last season, not to let them happen again. At the same time, they should maximize their capacity, maintain their image and professionalism in each match. Regarding the supervisory force, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan requested that they promote an exemplary role, maintain discipline and ensure professional quality in the work of supervising and evaluating referees.

1 minute of silence in memory of referee Tran Dinh Thinh

At the closing ceremony, the Organizing Committee held a minute of silence to remember referee Tran Dinh Thinh - who suddenly passed away after a physical test at the training program on the morning of August 3.

Referee Tran Dinh Thinh (third from left) is no longer there.

1 minute of silence in memory of referee Tran Dinh Thinh

Referee Tran Dinh Thinh, born in 1982 in Dong Nai , has many years of experience in running national professional football tournaments. He was awarded the title “Bronze Whistle” and “Silver Whistle” – in recognition of his quiet but persistent contributions to the refereeing profession. His passing at the age of 43 left a deep sorrow for the Vietnamese football community in general and the refereeing force in particular.

The last notes of referee Tran Dinh Thinh were heartbreaking: Dedicated for life.

Leaders of VFF, VPF and Referee Board awarded certificates of training completion to supervisors and referees.

With a serious training spirit, in-depth content and thorough preparation, the supervisory and referee force completing this year's program is ready to embark on their tasks, determined to fulfill their roles and responsibilities well, contributing significantly to the overall success of the national professional football tournaments in the 2025-2026 season.

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