Hung Dung, Thanh Chung, and the Hanoi team were moved to express their gratitude to the former legendary players of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Hanoi FC has always been involved in community activities, a fact known to fans for a long time. For the first time , the team has implemented a very meaningful program to express gratitude and appreciation to previous generations, especially to former football legends from Ho Chi Minh City who have made significant contributions to Vietnamese football in general and the city in particular.

The Hanoi team wishes to meet and encourage the senior players who dedicated themselves to bringing exciting matches and fiery plays, glorifying football in Ho Chi Minh City and the country in the early period after national reunification. Especially as the whole country solemnly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the historic April 30th, the younger generations must remember their roots.

Hùng Dũng, Thành Chung và đội Hà Nội xúc động tri ân các cựu danh thủ TP.HCM- Ảnh 1. — Hung Dung and Thanh Chung of Hanoi FC, along with former legendary players from Ho Chi Minh City FC.

Hanoi team captain Do Hung Dung and his teammates were deeply moved when they met six "veterans," representing the glorious generations of Ho Chi Minh City football, at Tao Dan Stadium on the morning of April 18th.

Hung Dung shared: "We, the younger generations, will always remember the contributions of the senior players on the field, always cherish their burning passion for football, and remain wholeheartedly devoted to Vietnamese football. We still want to be on the field to inspire the younger generation. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the reunification of the country and Hanoi FC's trip to the South to play in the V-League against Becamex Binh Duong FC (April 19th), on behalf of the team, we would like to contribute a small part, wishing good health to the senior players. We wish everyone much joy, strong spirits, and powerful legs to continue making practical contributions to Vietnamese football."

Hùng Dũng, Thành Chung và đội Hà Nội xúc động tri ân các cựu danh thủ TP.HCM- Ảnh 2. — Hung Dung gave a speech thanking the former football legends.

We hope for more practical activities.

Many people present at the tribute and support ceremony for former Ho Chi Minh City football legends by the Hanoi team were deeply moved when Nguyen Thanh Chung - the "iron" central defender of the national team - helped veteran Phan Duong Cam (nicknamed Hien) walk step by step down the stairs of the Tao Dan stadium on crutches.

Thành Chung was deeply moved when he heard the story of Mr. Cẩm, who, like himself, was also a central defender, having once dominated the Customs team in his youth, winning the Cửu Long tournament in 1976. Now, at the age of 84, although his legs are no longer steady, his mind remains sharp.

Hùng Dũng, Thành Chung và đội Hà Nội xúc động tri ân các cựu danh thủ TP.HCM- Ảnh 3. — Thành Chung helped the elderly senior Phan Dương Cẩm (also known as Hiển) to walk.

Do Hung Dung helped former football legend Tu Le, who was very famous for his performance with the Saigon Port team, scoring many goals from various positions. At 83 years old, he is still very sharp, praising Hung Dung's performance in the AFF Cup, Asian Cup qualifiers, and SEA Games in 2019 and 2021. The Hanoi team captain also expressed: "When we were born, the older players had already stopped playing, so we didn't see the heroic performances of our predecessors. But through historical images and the media, we sincerely admire them, from their talent to their character. For the former legends of Ho Chi Minh City, the contributions of previous generations are truly a shining example for future generations like us."

Hùng Dũng, Thành Chung và đội Hà Nội xúc động tri ân các cựu danh thủ TP.HCM- Ảnh 4. — Hung Dung and former football star Tu Le

Besides former players Tư Lê and Phan Dương Cẩm, other famous former players such as midfielder Hồ Thanh Cang (Customs), midfielder Dương Văn Thà, goalkeeper Lưu Kim Hoàng, and striker Trần Văn Xinh (Saigon Port) were also honored by Hùng Dũng, Thành Chung, and members of the Hanoi team. Mr. Hồ Thanh Cang also praised Hùng Dũng for playing in the position he was assigned to, covering the midfield. Dũng "chip" also said: "I know Uncle Tam Lang, you and the uncles here had a glorious time, an unforgettable part of the history of Ho Chi Minh City football."

Hùng Dũng, Thành Chung và đội Hà Nội xúc động tri ân các cựu danh thủ TP.HCM- Ảnh 5. — Hanoi FC presented signed jerseys and gifts to former national team players.

Ho Nguyen, General Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Former Football Players Association, on behalf of the former star players, thanked the Hanoi team for their very meaningful gesture. He hoped that the Hanoi team would have many more practical activities to care for, encourage, and show gratitude to the older generations.

Here are some photos from the appreciation event: