Personal Choice
Around the world, many players choose money over playing top-notch football to satisfy their fans. The most typical case is Oscar. The Brazilian star is perhaps even more shocking than Nguyen Hoang Duc in Vietnam. Many years ago, he was a regular for Chelsea but gave it all up to go to Shanghai (China).
No one believed that a midfielder like Oscar could earn 200 million Euros in just 8 years, before the Saudi Arabian teams created a financial "storm". Then, Oscar decided to stop, returning to Brazil after this season ended. At the age of 33, he still had time to "satisfy his desire to play" for a few years in Serie A Brazil.
In 2016, Oscar was criticized countless times. In 2024, looking at Oscar's small family, his mother and sister, happy in their hometown, people understood the former Brazilian player. He was born in a slum, his father died early in an accident. Therefore, Oscar used money to help his family ensure their life until the end of his life.
Some African players have left a lasting impression in their own way. They do not care much about their achievements on the field, but the money they bring back from Europe and Asia is used to rebuild poor villages. Schools for children, hospitals for the poor, and seeds for planting come from the money earned in oil-rich countries.
Don't misuse money
The biggest concern is the satisfaction when star players are at the peak of their careers. Having too much money can easily make them lose their enthusiasm on the field. Small stories in the past provide more data, there is no shortage of stars who suddenly change completely when having too much money.
They are no longer themselves, indulge in gambling all night long, even running out of money in a short time.
That worry seems to be not true for Van Lam and Hoang Duc. This duo is famous for their professionalism in training. However, maintaining the passion for the profession is not a simple problem.
What could be better than if Hoang Duc could devote himself to the ball when economic worries have disappeared. This is the first big contract in the life of the midfielder born in 1998.
"Without finances, you can't help your family," Nguyen Hoang Duc sent a clear message on the launch day of Phu Dong Ninh Binh. At the age of 26, he is mature enough to understand what he needs at the "golden" time of his career.
There were controversies on social media when the 2023 Vietnam Golden Ball gave up V.League, not playing at the highest level. In response to this concern, Hoang Duc or Van Lam had to try their best to shorten their time playing in the First Division.
Don't think that coach Kim Sang-sik calls up any player to the national team by default. Cong Phuong is not in good form and was immediately removed from the team. Time will tell about Hoang Duc and Van Lam.
