U17 Vietnam returns home after a resilient journey at the 2025 Asian tournament

The flight bringing coach Cristiano Roland and his team back home departed from Taif city (Saudi Arabia), connecting in Doha (Qatar) and lasted nearly 24 hours.

At the airport, representatives of the Vietnam Football Federation, including Deputy Secretary General Nguyen Minh Chau and Head of National Teams Department Doan Anh Tuan, welcomed and greeted the team.

Despite failing to reach the quarter-finals and missing out on the 2025 U17 World Cup, Vietnam U17 still left a deep impression on fans. Three undefeated matches against top continental opponents such as Japan, Australia and UAE are clear evidence of the resilient fighting spirit, confident and proactive playing style and the desire to constantly improve of the young players.

Before saying goodbye at the airport, coach Cristiano Roland gave his players some heartfelt advice. The Brazilian strategist said that the team had a very meaningful tournament, not only in terms of expertise but also demonstrating the competitive spirit and aspiration of Vietnamese football.

He emphasized: “Keep that spirit when you return to the club. Train hard, improve yourself every day because bigger opportunities are waiting for you ahead. I believe many of you will soon wear the national team jersey in the near future."

After returning home, the players will return to their home clubs, continue their training and compete in domestic tournaments, ready for the next steps on the path of professional football.

Trong Dat

Source: https://tienphong.vn/u17-viet-nam-ve-nuoc-sau-hanh-trinh-kien-cuong-tai-giai-chau-a-2025-post1733273.tpo