In a letter to President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Tran Quoc Tuan, Mr. Infantino expressed his joy at the impressive achievements of the team from Thanh Nam.
He emphasized that the persistent efforts of Nam Dinh Green Steel throughout the season were duly rewarded with this noble title, and congratulated each member of the team for their excellent achievements.
The FIFA President also thanked the VFF for its support and dedication to the development of national football, and expressed his wish to meet President Tran Quoc Tuan again in the near future.
Previously, on the afternoon of June 15, the team from Thanh Nam won 2-0 against host Quang Nam , thereby officially winning the V-League 2024/25 championship one round early.
On the evening of June 22, at the "fire pan" Thien Truong, coach Vu Hong Viet and his team lifted the cup amid music, fireworks and the cheers of tens of thousands of home fans, celebrating their second consecutive national championship with great emotion.
After 26 rounds, Nam Dinh Blue Steel won a total of 57 points, 8 points more than the runner-up Hanoi FC. The team also became the fifth club in V.League history to successfully defend the title for two consecutive seasons, after Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Long An , Becamex Binh Duong and Hanoi FC.
Notably, Nam Dinh Green Steel Club won the championship this season in the context of key striker Nguyen Xuan Son being absent since the beginning of 2025 due to a broken leg injury suffered at the ASEAN Cup 2024.
Last season, this Brazilian striker scored 31 goals, contributing greatly to helping Nam Dinh win the 2023 V.League championship after 39 years of waiting since the 1985 championship.
Without their top scorer, Nam Dinh still maintained their strength thanks to disciplined play and a balanced squad. The yellow shirt team possessed the most solid defense in the league (only conceding 18 goals throughout the season), and scored a total of 51 goals from many different players instead of relying on a single star.
The success of Nam Dinh Green Steel is built on a foundation of strong investment and a strong force. The champion team brings together many national and former players such as goalkeeper Tran Nguyen Manh, midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh, striker Nguyen Van Toan... along with a team of quality foreign players.
There was even a time when the team from Thanh Nam registered nearly 10 foreign players to compete in many fronts at the same time. The support from sponsors helped Nam Dinh create a difference compared to the rest of the V.League, allowing them to maintain squad depth and stability throughout the season.
Immediately after Nam Dinh was crowned, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan sent a congratulatory letter to the team and the club's management. The VFF President highly appreciated the thorough preparation, reasonable playing strategy and solidarity of the Nam Dinh Green Steel team - the factors that contributed to the brilliant success of the season.
He believes that with a professional spirit and a desire to contribute, the new champion will continue to maintain its form and strengthen its squad to achieve more success in the 2025/26 season. In particular, Nam Dinh Blue Steel has won the right to represent Vietnam in the AFC Champions League next season, which will be an opportunity for the club to affirm its position in the Asian arena.
The fact that the head of FIFA directly sent a congratulatory letter to the V.League champion shows the recognition of world football for the new progress of Vietnamese football at the club level.
The congratulations and encouragement from President Gianni Infantino are not only an honor for Nam Dinh Steel Club, but also further motivate the team from Thanh Nam to confidently aim for higher goals in the future, thereby contributing to the strong development of Vietnamese football in both domestic and international arenas.
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