Cong Phuong is probably the case most affected by jokes on social networks after leaving Yokohama FC (Japan). Unsuccessful performances abroad have caused the Nghe An player to be teased by domestic fans.
A series of Facebook fan pages and groups in Vietnam used images and stories to defame Cong Phuong. Many people also mocked the striker born in 1995 who was signed by Yokohama FC to go to Japan to make coffee and sell fried chicken.
The former Hoang Anh Gia Lai player is under a lot of pressure from domestic public opinion because he cannot demonstrate his expertise or personal mark in the land of the rising sun.
Out of personal hatred, fanpages with high reach posted articles with the intention of leading and orienting public opinion to "bully" Cong Phuong.
Before Cong Phuong, Quang Hai also suffered a similar situation. When playing for Pau FC in Ligue 2 (France), the player born in 1997 did not have much professional contribution despite being given the opportunity to play in the early stages.
At that time, Vietnamese fans had high expectations for Quang Hai, wanting him to become a new icon and make his mark abroad. However, in reality, Quang Hai, like his predecessors, failed when trying his hand in Europe.
From being one of Vietnam's top players in the past 10 years, Quang Hai was turned away by fans and received many negative reactions when he decided to return home.
Not only that, many extremist fans and media in Southeast Asia also targeted the striker from Dong Anh. A series of frivolous and sarcastic comments continuously appeared on social networks, affecting Quang Hai's image for a long time.
As for Quang Hai, in addition to the story of going abroad, he is also the "victim" of jokes on social networks related to his private life and personal life.
In addition, Van Hau's story of going abroad also created many conflicting opinions. This is probably one of the most controversial contracts of Vietnamese players, to the point that Mr. Park Hang-seo had to hold a meeting at Hang Day Stadium to inform about the incident.
When he first joined SC Heerenveen, Van Hau received attention from domestic fans, especially on the media "front". Unfortunately, despite receiving high salaries, bonuses and benefits, the player from Thai Binh still did not succeed in the Dutch national championship.
Public opinion said that his trip abroad failed because he was not given the opportunity to compete. A series of posts analyzing the reasons, even mocking the Vietnamese player appeared on many platforms.
In addition to the above cases, some Vietnamese players who played abroad unsuccessfully include Xuan Truong, Van Toan... Although they dared to step out of their comfort zone, when they failed to make a personal mark, public opinion became harsh and lacked tolerance.
