Fighting selflessly like that, who says Xuan Son is not a 'golden star warrior'?

Last night, when the lights at Rajamangala Stadium went out, I still could not forget the image of Nguyen Xuan Son falling on the field. That brown-eyed, black-haired boy made the hearts of tens of millions of Vietnamese people filled with emotion.

The moment Xuan Son fell down, his right leg bent in pain - the cheers stopped, the space at Rajamangala Stadium seemed to freeze, everything became silent.

I felt choked up, as if something was pressing down on my chest. And then, the tears could not be held back, they fell silently, drop by drop.

In that moment, time seemed to stop, millions of Vietnamese people seemed to be immersed in his own pain.

Nguyen Xuan Son devoted himself to the point of tearing his shirt and breaking his bones for the Vietnamese team.

A serious broken shin injury prevented Xuan Son from continuing to compete, but I know his spirit at that time was stronger than ever.

Lying on the stretcher, despite the pain, he still looked towards his teammates and the audience. That look was like a message: “Keep going, don’t give up!”. Clearly, that look was not just that of a player, but that of a true warrior, never giving up.

Although he could not stay and fight until the last moment, Xuan Son's sacrifice lit a fire of enthusiasm in his teammates. They fought not only for the flag and the shirt, but also for Xuan Son, for his companion who had fallen painfully on the field.

Choosing Vietnam as his second homeland, Xuan Son not only demonstrated his strong love for the country but also showed his unconditional commitment. He fought like a true Vietnamese citizen, with all his heart, to bring pride and hope to his fans.

Fans push a cart to take Xuan Son to the plane to return home for injury treatment.

His images were then widely shared on social networks. Millions of thanks and encouragements were sent to him: "Thank you Xuan Son!", "You are our hero!", "Wishing you a speedy recovery!"... I know, those are not just simple words of encouragement, but also a deep love and gratitude that every Vietnamese person has for him.

Injury may have temporarily taken him away from the pitch, but his spirit will live forever in the hearts of his fans. He has become an icon, a shining flame in the heart of Vietnamese football. The image of Xuan Son, with his resilient eyes, will be an endless source of inspiration for future generations of young players.

And when the Vietnamese team went up to the podium to receive their medals, they did not forget to bring Xuan Son's number 12 shirt - as a token of gratitude. That moment made me choke up, more proud than ever of a team that not only fought for victory, but also for profound human values.

The 2024 AFF Cup final will forever be a historic victory, but more than that, it is a testament to the sacrifice, love and loyalty of Vietnamese people, like Xuan Son.

Thy Hue

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