21:57: The 2024 Vietnam Men's Golden Ball award went to striker Nguyen Tien Linh. This is also the first time he has won this noble title.
Tien Linh expressed: "I feel lucky to have received support and trust from those who voted for me in the recent journey. I would like to thank my family, in the moments when I won glory, my parents were still at home watching on TV. Today, my family here witnessed my victory.
I would like to thank Binh Duong club and the Vietnam national team for always helping and standing side by side with me in the past time".
9:49: The 2024 Vietnam Men's Silver Ball award went to midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc.
"This is the 4th consecutive year I have participated in the Vietnam Golden Ball Gala. I would like to thank the organizers, media and teammates who have always supported me in the past year. Hopefully 2025 will be more explosive for Vietnamese football," Hoang Duc said.
9:43: The 2024 Vietnam Men's Bronze Ball award went to Pham Tuan Hai (Hanoi FC). Last year, he was also the owner of the 2023 Vietnam Men's Silver Ball award.
The striker born in 1998 shared: "I am very honored and happy to be here for the second time. I would like to thank the family, the organizing committee, the brothers, sisters, and reporters who have accompanied the team over the past time. Finally, I would like to thank the fans for always supporting the Vietnam team".
9:38: Announcement of the 2024 Vietnam Men's Golden Ball award. The top 3 nominees are Nguyen Tien Linh (Binh Duong), Nguyen Hoang Duc (The Cong Viettel/Phu Dong Ninh Binh), Pham Tuan Hai (Hanoi FC).
11:27: Golden Ball Thuy Trang shared: "I am honored and happy. I have sat below and supported my teammates to receive this noble title. I used to wish to receive the Ballon d'Or and luckily I have done it now.
My success is thanks to the help of my teammates. I am lucky to be a member of Ho Chi Minh City I and to be taught by excellent coaches".
9:15: The 2024 Vietnam Women's Golden Ball award went to Tran Thi Thuy Trang, the Women's Silver Ball went to Nguyen Thi Tuyet Ngan (HCMC I) and the Women's Bronze Ball went to Duong Thi Van (Vietnam Minerals).
9:12 p.m.: Announcement of the Vietnam Women's Golden Ball award.
21:04: Player Nguyen Xuan Son (Rafaelson) won the title of Best Foreign Player of 2024.
Xuan Son shared: "I am receiving very good treatment. In the past, I have received support from everyone. This is why I feel happy and also motivated to soon return to the field with the club and the Vietnam national team".
Because he still uses the sleeve, Xuan Son received the award right in his sitting position.
21:00: Announcement of the Best Foreign Player award. The top nominees are Rafaelson/Nguyen Xuan Son (Nam Dinh), Hendrio (Nam Dinh), Alan (Nam Dinh).
20:55: Art performance program
20:50: Pivo Thinh Phat shared: "My emotions at this time are really happy and joyful to receive the Golden Ball award for futsal football 2024. I would like to thank Mr. Tran Anh Tu for always reminding and giving me advice when I was not playing well. I would like to thank my teammates of Thai Son Nam club for always helping me".
20:42: The title of Vietnam Futsal Golden Ball went to Nguyen Thinh Phat (Thai Son Nam), the Silver Ball went to Nguyen Manh Dung (Thai Son Nam) and the Bronze Ball went to Pham Van Tu (Thai Son Bac).
20:37: Announcement of the Vietnam Futsal Men's Golden Ball award. The top 3 nominees are Nguyen Manh Dung (Thai Son Nam), Nguyen Thinh Phat (Thai Son Nam), Pham Van Tu (Thai Son Bac).
20:32: Striker Bui Vi Hao was named Best Young Men's Player.
"I am very happy to receive this title. I would like to thank the organizers, the leadership, coaches, and teammates for always supporting and encouraging me through each match. This is the motivation for me to strive to improve myself in the shirt of the club and the Vietnam national team", Bui Vi Hao shared.
20:30: Announcement of the title of Best Young Men's Player. The candidates in this category are Bui Vi Hao (Binh Duong), Nguyen Dinh Bac (Quang Nam/Hanoi Police), Khuat Van Khang (The Cong Viettel), Nguyen Thai Son (Dong A Thanh Hoa).
20:25: The title of Best Young Female Player belongs to midfielder Vu Thi Hoa of Phong Phu Ha Nam club.
"Today I am honored to receive this award. This is the motivation for me to try, make more efforts in the coming time and improve myself", Vu Thi Hoa shared.
20:20: Announcement of the title of Best Young Female Player. The 3 nominees for this category are Vu Thi Hoa (Phong Phu Ha Nam), Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh (HCMC I), Luu Hoang Van (Phong Phu Ha Nam).
20:15: The Organizing Committee presented commemorative medals to accompanying units and sponsors.
20:10: Mr. Dang Ha Viet - Director of the Department of Physical Education and Sports said: "This is a noble award, one of the important events taking place in 2025.
I hope Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper and sponsors and organizers will maintain and elevate the election, worthy of being one of the meaningful award events for Vietnamese football in particular and Vietnamese sports in general".
20:07: MC introduces guests at the ceremony.
20:00: The award ceremony begins. The program presenters are MC Phuong Huyen and Anh Quan.
19:40: Midfielder Hoang Duc said: "This is the 4th time I have been present at the Golden Ball awards ceremony. Whoever wins this title is very happy.
Tien Linh and I are both comfortable after the 2024 ASEAN Cup. We talked and understood that this was an individual award. I, Tuan Hai or Tien Linh are all worthy.
Last year, I tried very hard and hope that the new year will have more success for both the club and the national team.
19:28: Female player Tran Thi Thuy Trang shared on the red carpet: "2024 is a memorable year for me. My team Ho Chi Minh City I maintained the top spot in the national championship. In addition, the happiest thing for me is to join the Vietnam Futsal team to win the Southeast Asian championship for the first time.
In 2025, my goal is to try my best to compete well with Ho Chi Minh City I club, first of all the National Cup and then the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup C1. At the same time, I hope to work with the Vietnam Futsal team to create new miracles.
19:25: Striker Xuan Son shared: "Regarding the 2024 Vietnam Golden Ball award, I think Tien Linh had a great year, Hoang Duc and Tuan Hai also worked very hard.
In my personal opinion, Tien Linh will win the Golden Ball, but everyone deserves it. They have done great things for the fans."
As for the title of best foreign player, I hope it is me (laughs)".
19:20: Players and guests appear at Ben Thanh Theater
The 2024 Vietnam Golden Ball Awards Gala will take place in Ho Chi Minh City. This is also the most prestigious award in Vietnamese football, recognizing the contributions of the players over the past year.
The 2024 Ballon d'Or award will include 12 categories: Ballon d'Or, Silver, Bronze for men; Ballon d'Or, Silver, Bronze for women; Ballon d'Or, Silver, Bronze for futsal (men); Outstanding foreign player, Outstanding young male player, Outstanding young female player.
The official categories of the award will be voted by delegates (sports journalist, coach, team captain, football expert, sports industry leader).
This year's Gala promises to bring many emotions to fans.
Summary list of the 2024 Vietnam Golden Ball:
Top 5 Golden Ball for men: Nguyen Tien Linh (Binh Duong), Nguyen Hoang Duc (The Cong Viettel/Phu Dong Ninh Binh), Nguyen Thanh Chung (Hanoi FC), Pham Tuan Hai (Hanoi FC), Nguyen Quang Hai (Hanoi Police).
Top 5 Women's Golden Ball: Nguyen Thi Truc Huong (Vietnam Minerals), Duong Thi Van (Vietnam Minerals), Nguyen Thi Tuyet Ngan (HCMC I), Tran Thi Thuy Trang (HCMC I), Huynh Nhu (Lank FC/HCMC I).
Top 5 Futsal Golden Balls: Nguyen Manh Dung (Thai Son Nam), Pham Duc Hoa (Thai Son Nam), Nguyen Thinh Phat (Thai Son Nam), Ho Van Y (Thai Son Nam), Pham Van Tu (Thai Son Bac).
Top 4 Outstanding Young Men: Nguyen Dinh Bac (Hanoi Police), Bui Vi Hao (Binh Duong), Khuat Van Khang (The Cong Viettel), Nguyen Thai Son (Dong A Thanh Hoa).
Top 3 Outstanding Young Female Players: Luu Hoang Van, Vu Thi Hoa (Phong Phu Ha Nam), Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh (HCMC I).
Top 3 Outstanding Foreign Players: Rafaelson/Nguyen Xuan Son (Nam Dinh), Hendrio (Nam Dinh), Alan (Nam Dinh).
