Tien Linh defeats Arsenal legend in the ball-raising challenge

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Striker Nguyen Tien Linh defeated legend Gilberto Silva in the ball-raising challenge at the "Bad FIFA 2025" event in Ho Chi Minh City.

On the afternoon of August 3, striker Nguyen Tien Linh suddenly became the center of attention at the summer event "Pho Dai Lam Ban 2025" organized by OMO in collaboration with Arsenal club, when he surpassed world football legend Gilberto Silva in the interactive ball raising challenge.

Gilberto Silva thich thu khi doi non la. Anh: Dong Huyen
Gilberto Silva was excited to wear a conical hat. Photo: Dong Huyen

Taking place at Le Loi - Nguyen Hue walking street (HCMC), the event attracted a large number of families and fans, especially with the participation of Gilberto Silva - a famous former defensive midfielder who was in the "unsuccessful" Arsenal squad in the 2003-2004 season.

In the exchange game, the 3-man ball racing challenge between Gilberto Silva, Tien Linh and veteran artistic ball racing athlete Do Kim Phuc brought an extremely vibrant atmosphere.

Despite facing a world-famous player and a KOL specializing in football techniques, Tien Linh still showed stable performance and skillful skills, winning the enthusiastic cheers of the audience.

Tien Linh (trai) gianh phan thang trong thu thach tang bong cung Gilberto Silva. Anh: Dong Huyen
Tien Linh (left) won the ball-raising challenge with Gilberto Silva. Photo: Dong Huyen

Sharing at the event, Gilberto Silva also expressed great expectations for Arsenal's new season: "Arsenal played 3 friendly matches in Hong Kong (China). Next week, they will participate in the Emirates Cup to continue preparing for the new season.

Ahead are major tournaments such as the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and Carabao Cup, all of which are very important. I am very optimistic that this will be a great season for Arsenal. I really look forward to it.

I am eager to see the season start, seeing new players such as Martin Zubimendi, jokic, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres and other players on the field.

I think everyone is looking forward to their performance, and hope they will give a big boost to the team from the beginning to the end of the season. Finally, I hope Arsenal will win the titles that fans have always looked forward to."

Rat dong co dong vien Arsenal o Viet Nam doi nang chao don Gilberto Silva. Anh: Dong Huyen
A large number of Arsenal fans in Vietnam have weathered the sun to welcome Gilberto Silva. Photo: Dong Huyen

"Pho Dai Lam Bang 2025" continues to take place until August 3 in Ho Chi Minh City and will be released in Hanoi on August 9 and 10, with many attractive activities and a music festival gathering famous artists.

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