For the media, this is at least the third time many writers have written about the breakup of the head coach of the national women's football team, but after that, he still continued his work. Of course, such a "status" is okay, because each time like that is likened to a deeper understanding of his personality, his career, and also an opportunity to supplement materials, prepare for a real breakup.
Meanwhile, the VFF's "sideline error" is really something to mention. It is the fault of passivity, lack of preparation and vision. Reviewing from the time coach Chung first mentioned the resignation about nearly 4 years ago (early 2022, after winning a ticket to the 2023 World Cup with the team). The reason is "because I am old, also tired".
However, he still accompanied his students at the 2023 World Cup, through SEA Games 32 and then SEA Games 33. There were more times when he wanted to retire, but in the end, he still nodded to the proposal from the VFF, this time temporarily until the end of the 2026 Asian Cup in March. From many perspectives, some people say he is "arrogant", but perhaps, deep down in his place is the respect placed in his passion, love, concern, and worry for the country's women's football.
And he will continue to try, while needing to ask VFF about the plan to find a successor that has been implemented to what extent? Recalling that, when coach Chung first wanted to retire, he was 71 years old. Now he is 74, still "honored to continue to be trusted", forgetting fatigue...
Just assume that the previous times were not prepared, but this time, knowing that coach Chung's contract expires on December 31 - more than 10 days after the SEA Games ends, why not take early action to find a successor, or at least mention to him the future plan so as not to make statements about resting and then the offside flag flickering? Well, the flag has also flickered, even if it does not cause outrage like the decision that caused the Vietnamese women's team to suffer losses, then we should also embark on the transfer plan, even though we know many difficulties.
And now netizens are joking about coach Chung still leading the team to the World Cup in a few decades...
