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Vietnam, RoK promote football cooperation

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) signed a cooperation agreement with the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Football Association (KFA) in Hanoi on March 22.
Vietnam, RoK promote football cooperation ảnh 1At the signing ceremony between the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Football Association (KFA) (Source: vff.org.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – The VietnamFootball Federation (VFF) signed a cooperation agreement with the Republic ofKorea (RoK)’s Football Association (KFA) in Hanoi on March 22.

Under the agreement, the two sides willfoster cooperation in regional and international football activities, exchangepersonnel and send more experts to the two countries’ football events.

In addition, the two football organisationsagreed to send experienced trainers to support the national football academies,share experience in football management and regulations, as well as knowledgeon sport medicine and rehabilitation.

At the signing ceremony, VFF President LeHung Dung said that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing forms part ofthe State visit of RoK President Moon Jae-in to Vietnam.

He highly valued the Vietnam-RoK footballcooperation, with various exchanges and training courses for national teams,among others. Coach Park Hang-seo and his assistants from the RoK have greatlycontributed to the silver medal of the Vietnamese squad at the Asian FootballConfederation (AFC) U23 Championship last January, Dung added.

He also voiced his belief that the MoU willresult in more pragmatic and effective cooperation between the VFF and the KFA.

For his part, KFA President Chung Mong-gyusaid the deal will enhance Vietnam-RoK cooperation in personnel, young playertraining and other issues.

He vowed that his association will provide support for Vietnam’s footballdevelopment. - VNA

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