Vietnam National Team has triumphantly won the AFF Cup 2024 and received a total prize of over 40 billion Vietnamese dong from various sources, including the tournament organizers, Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), state regulations, and support from businesses and benefactors.
Diverse Sources of Prize Money
According to statistics, the Vietnam National Team received $300,000 (equivalent to about 7.6 billion Vietnamese dong) from the AFF Cup organizers, 7.2 billion Vietnamese dong from VFF, and 1.04 billion Vietnamese dong from state regulations (each Southeast Asian gold medalist receives 40 million Vietnamese dong, with a squad of 26 players). The rest of the prize money came from organizations, businesses, and individual supporters.
Fair Distribution of Prizes
Based on each member’s contribution, the Vietnam National Team categorized players and staff into four levels of rewards: A, B, C, and D. Level A is the highest, awarded to those who made the greatest contributions, including head coach Kim Sang Sik and key players such as Nguyen Xuan Son, Doan Van Hau, Nguyen Quang Hai, and Nguyen Tien Linh.
Ngyuen Xuan Son, Nguyen Tien Linh, and Do Duc Manh are crucial pillars of the Vietnam National Team at the 2024 AFF Cup (Photo: Do Minh Xuan).
Level B is for players with significant but lesser contributions, while Levels C and D are for those with fewer playing opportunities or no game time. This categorization was agreed upon by the entire team, ensuring fairness and transparency.
Notable Individual Achievements
Despite only playing half of the matches, Nguyen Xuan Son left a strong impression with his explosive plays. He scored a crucial goal in the second leg final against Thailand, helping the Vietnam National Team secure victory. Similarly, Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Tien Linh also made notable contributions in key matches.
Hoang Duc is the “midfield maestro” of the Vietnam National Team at the 2024 AFF Cup (Photo: Manh Quan).
Additional Prizes from Localities and Businesses
In addition to the collective prize, some individuals received separate rewards from localities and businesses. Nguyen Xuan Son was awarded $10,000 and a car from sponsors. Goalkeeper Nguyen Dinh Trieu received 550 million Vietnamese dong from Hai Phong City, while Vu Van Thanh got 300 million Vietnamese dong from his hometown, Quang Ninh.
Transparent Distribution Process
VFF did not interfere in the distribution process, allowing the team to decide internally. Once the results were finalized, VFF transferred the money to each individual, who is responsible for paying income tax according to the law.
Conclusion
The victory at the 2024 AFF Cup is not only a source of pride for Vietnamese fans but also brings well-deserved rewards to the team members. With fair and transparent prize distribution, the Vietnam National Team has demonstrated unity and professionalism in every aspect.
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