Hot: What did coach Kim Sang-sik say when leading the Southeast Asian All-Stars team to compete with MU?

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The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has announced that coach Kim Sang-sik, the strategist of the Vietnamese national team, will lead the "ASEAN All-Stars" team at the Maybank Challenge Cup. This is a historic international friendly match with Manchester United (MU), scheduled to take place on May 28 at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Malaysia.

This is more than just a football match, it is a celebration of leadership, regional pride and unity through sport.

Coach Kim Sang-sik's ability is confirmed by his integrity, discipline and vision. After winning the AFF Cup 2024 with the Vietnamese team with 8 unbeaten matches, his appointment to lead the ASEAN All-Stars team is a testament to the excellence and trust he has built in the football community after only 6 months of leading the Vietnamese team.

Coach Kim Sang-sik

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Coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed: "It is a great honor to lead the best players from all ASEAN countries in a match of such importance. We are not only representing our countries but also showing the world the pride, spirit and strength of our region."

This historic match is expected to attract a large number of fans, and is also an opportunity to connect different cultures, highlighting the growing passion and development of football in the ASEAN region.

AFF President Khiev Sameth commented: "Coach Kim Sang-sik is a symbol of progress and professionalism. His leadership will inspire not only the players in the team, but also a whole generation of players and fans."

Not only that, this match has a deeper purpose, which is the fundraising initiative to support Al-Sultan Abdullah (YASA), a prestigious charity in Malaysia. This underlines AFF’s commitment to creating a positive impact off the pitch.

The ASEAN All-Stars team will include top players selected from all 12 AFF member federations, which may include Vietnamese players such as Tien Linh and Hoang Duc.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nong-hlv-kim-sang-sik-noi-gi-khi-dan-dat-doi-cac-ngoi-sao-dong-nam-a-so-tai-mu-185250410111100094.htm