Attending the FIFA Congress, Vietnam agreed to cooperate with many football powers.

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan (middle) and KNVB General Secretary Gijs de Jong (left) - Photo: VFF

On May 15, a delegation of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) led by President Tran Quoc Tuan arrived in Asuncion (Paraguay) to attend the 75th FIFA Congress. Also attending the congress were Vice President Tran Anh Tu and Deputy Secretary General Dinh Thi Thu Trang.

Within the framework of activities before the congress, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan had meetings and exchanges with leaders of international football organizations, aiming to promote strategic cooperation activities.

Specifically, Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan met with Mr. Frank Paauw - the new president of the Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) and General Secretary Gijs de Jong. The KNVB leaders expressed their interest and said they would study specific cooperation programs with VFF in the coming time, especially in the field of youth football and women's football development.

In addition, VFF leaders also met with the President of the Ukrainian Football Federation - former famous player Andrei Shevchenko, thereby suggesting cooperation programs, aiming at the development of Vietnamese football in the coming time.

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan (right) and CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues - Photo: VFF

In particular, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan also had an important discussion with President of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues. The two sides discussed the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between VFF and CBF signed last March, during the state visit to Vietnam by President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The 75th FIFA Congress took place with the participation of representatives from more than 200 member federations around the world .

This congress not only marks the important milestone of the 100th anniversary of Paraguay's accession to FIFA, but also serves as a forum for football federations around the world to discuss important issues related to the development of global football.

One of the key issues of the congress was the adoption of a revised Disciplinary Code, which aims to strengthen the ability to deal with racist and abusive behaviour, with close coordination between the 211 member federations.

In addition, the congress also approved new regulations for the 2026 World Cup and the 2025 Intercontinental Cup, ensuring the organization of these tournaments takes place effectively and fairly.

In particular, to celebrate the 120th anniversary of FIFA, a special exhibition was held in Asunción, displaying precious historical artifacts such as the Jules Rimet trophy, the Women's World Cup trophy and the Copa America, to honor football heritage and inspire the younger generation.

NGUYEN KHOI

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