Hoang Duc and Dinh Bac
On the evening of December 26th, midfielder Hoang Duc surpassed his junior Nguyen Dinh Bac to win the Golden Ball for the 3rd time in his career. Meanwhile, Dinh Bac only finished 2nd in the voting, and won the Silver Ball title for himself.
Controversies have erupted about "who is more worthy than who" in this title. Simply because among the candidates, no name is too outstanding compared to the rest to be able to win overwhelmingly and truly be the "golden ten" of Vietnamese football last year.
Hoang Duc is good, stable and sublimated at the club, not only in the First Division but he is also a pillar of Ninh Binh in the V.League arena in the new season. Ninh Binh's No. 1 position to date bears the imprint of leader Hoang Duc.
Hoang Duc played almost all 5 matches in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers for the Vietnamese team. He still plays an extremely important role in midfield, helping the Vietnamese team have a stable game against their opponents.
Hoang Duc's opponent is Dinh Bac. Because Dinh Bac is a prominent name after the SEA Games 33 gold medal achievement of U22 Vietnam. Previously, the U23 Southeast Asian Championship 2025. However, in the end, these are 2 youth tournaments in the region, and Vietnamese football is also considered to be somewhat superior to its opponents.
Dinh Bac plays well, is impressive and is an important factor in bringing success to Vietnamese football at SEA Games or U23 regional playgrounds. But Hoang Duc still has his importance and influence at the national team and club levels. Where Hoang Duc is considered a symbol of class, bravery and stable form.
The fact that votes have their reasons to choose Hoang Duc or Dinh Bac should be debated in elections is unavoidable.
Thuy Trang Women's Bronze Ball gets angry
Right after receiving the title of Vietnam Women's Bronze Ball 2025, on her personal page, midfielder Tran Thi Thuy Trang wrote: "1 year of effort and striving in exchange for... injustice. Thank you for everything". After receiving many opinions, Thuy Trang edited it to: "1 year of effort and striving in exchange for... Bronze Ball. Thank you for everything". And finally, Trang deleted her status line that night.
It can be understood that Thuy Trang's frustration is completely justified, because in the past year this midfielder has tried and made a lot of effort. Thuy Trang's individual or collective titles are also extremely outstanding and not inferior to any candidate competing for the highest title. Even, if put on the scale, Trang is still superior.
However, expecting herself to receive a worthy reward after a tireless journey of dedication to Vietnamese football but only winning the Bronze Ball title made Thuy Trang disappointed.
In that disappointing mood, Trang's sharing of her feelings on her personal page is also a very real, very... human reaction that anyone has experienced, as if to alleviate some of her personal frustration.
If you have ever been in contact with Thuy Trang, everyone knows that this is a very gentle, taciturn and gentle girl. After venting all her regrets and disappointments and receiving sympathy and sharing from relatives and fans, Thuy Trang chose to delete the status and announce that she would donate the entire prize money to charity.
Thuy Trang closed her argument gently, like her inherent personality. Just like the way Hoang Duc expects Dinh Bac's junior to reap many successes in the future.
It's a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit.
