Hung Dung, Thanh Chung and Hanoi team emotionally pay tribute to former famous players of Ho Chi Minh City

Drinking water remembers its source, meaningful activity of Hanoi team

Hanoi Club always has community activities, fans have known for a long time. For the first time , the team has carried out a very in-depth program, to show gratitude and repay the previous generations, especially the former famous players of Ho Chi Minh City who have made many contributions to the country's football in general and the city in particular.

The Hanoi team wishes to meet and encourage the seniors who have devoted their all to bringing good matches, fiery moves, making Ho Chi Minh City football famous and the country in the early period when the country was newly unified. Especially when the whole country solemnly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the historic April 30th, the next generations must "remember the source when drinking water".

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

Hanoi team captain Do Hung Dung and his teammates were very emotional when meeting with 6 "seniors", representing the once glorious generations of Ho Chi Minh City football at Tao Dan Stadium on the morning of April 18.

Hung Dung shared: "We, the next generations, always remember the contributions of you on the field, always remember the burning passion for football, still wholeheartedly follow the country's football, still want to be on the field to inspire the younger generation of you. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification and the Hanoi team going to the south to compete in the V-League with Becamex Binh Duong Club (April 19), on behalf of the team, we would like to contribute a small part of ourselves, wishing you good health. Wishing everyone always have a lot of joy, keep the spirit and strong legs to continue to make practical contributions to the country's 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 former famous players

Hope to have more practical activities

Many people who witnessed the ceremony to honor and support the former famous players of the Hanoi team for Ho Chi Minh City were moved when Nguyen Thanh Chung - the "steel" center back of the national team helped his senior Phan Duong Cam (aka Hien) walk step by step on crutches down the stairs of the Tao Dan stadium.

Thanh Chung was moved when he heard about Mr. Cam, who was also a central defender like himself, who once played for the Customs team in his youth and won the Cuu Long championship in 1976. Now at the age of 84, although his legs are no longer steady, his mind is still sharp.

Hùng Dũng, Thành Chung và đội Hà Nội xúc động tri ân các cựu danh thủ TP.HCM- Ảnh 3. — Thanh Chung helps senior Phan Duong Cam (alias Hien)

Do Hung Dung guided former player Tu Le, who was very famous in the Saigon Port team with many goals from all positions. At the age of 83, he is still very clear-headed, praising Hung Dung's performance in the AFF Cup, Asian Cup qualifiers and SEA Games in 2019 and 2021. The captain of the Hanoi team also expressed: "When we were born, you guys were no longer playing, so we did not see the heroic performance of our predecessors. But through historical images as well as the press, we sincerely admire you guys, from your talent to your personality. For former players of Ho Chi Minh City, the contributions of previous generations are truly a shining example for the next generation 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

In addition to former players Tu Le and Phan Duong Cam, there are other famous former players such as midfielder Ho Thanh Cang (Hai Quan), midfielder Duong Van Tha, goalkeeper Luu Kim Hoang, striker Tran Van Xinh (Cang Sai Gon) who were honored by Hung Dung, Thanh Chung and members of the Hanoi team. Mr. Ho Thanh Cang also praised Hung Dung because he played in his position, which is to cover the midfield. Dung "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 team presents signed shirts and gifts to former players

Ho Nguyen, General Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Former Footballers Association, on behalf of the former players, thanked the Hanoi team for their meaningful action. He hopes that the Hanoi team will have many other practical activities to care for, encourage and show gratitude to the previous generations.

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