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Vietnam Football Team Receives massive bonus Over $1 Million for ASEAN Cup Triumph

Vietnam national football team has been rewarded with massive bonus with approximately 35 billion VND (over $1 million) following their historic victory in the 2024 ASEAN Cup (AFF Cup).

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The team defeated Thailand 3-2 in a thrilling final at Rajamangala Stadium, claiming their third regional title after wins in 2008 and 2018.

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Breakdown of bonus of Vietnam football team after AFF Cup achievement

The total prize includes contributions from various sources:

1. Official Prize Money:
   • The tournament organizers awarded $300,000 (over 7.6 billion VND) for the championship win.
2. Government Support:
   • Hanoi’s municipal government granted the team 2 billion VND.
3. Corporate Contributions:
   • Several major corporations pledged significant bonuses:
     • LPBank: 3 billion VND (including 2 billion promised earlier for reaching the finals).
     • Petrovietnam, Viettel, VPBank, SHB, and Agribank: Each offered 2 billion VND collectively, adding up to 10 billion VND.
     • Agribank also awarded $10,000 to striker Nguyen Xuan Son for his outstanding performance.
4. State Capital Management Committee:
   • After the final, the committee raised 5 billion VND to honor the team.
5. Athlete Bonuses:
   • Under Vietnam’s sports regulations, each player receives 40 million VND for winning a gold medal in a regional competition. With 26 players in the squad, this adds up to over 1 billion VND.

Total Reward Surpasses Previous Champions

The total bonus for Vietnam’s victory exceeds the 30 billion VND ($1.2 million) that Thailand received after winning the 2022 AFF Cup, which included contributions from Thai businesses and team manager Madam Pang.

A Victory to Remember for Vietnam football team

Led by head coach Kim Sang Sik, Vietnam overcame their long-standing rivals Thailand to reclaim regional dominance. The dramatic final brought immense pride to the nation and highlighted the support and recognition from various sectors for the team’s achievement.

The “Golden Star Warriors” will now look to build on this success as they aim for greater achievements on the international stage.