In recent days, information has appeared that the Nam Dinh team has removed the phrase "Green Steel" in the registration name because the sponsor stopped accompanying. However, the club side affirmed that this is inaccurate information.
According to Nam Dinh club, in recent seasons, the team has still registered for a license with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) under the name "Nam Dinh Football Club" and uses the name Nam Dinh FC when participating in international tournaments.
The reason comes from the AFC's regulations that do not allow the name of the sponsoring industry to be included in the name of the team in continental tournaments. Meanwhile, in domestic arenas, the team still fully uses the name Thep Xanh Nam Dinh.
Preparing for the 2026-2027 season, Nam Dinh club continues to complete the licensing dossier in a similar registration method and has been approved by AFC.
The Nam Dinh team emphasized that the registration of the name "Nam Dinh Football Club" is not related to the story of the sponsor withdrawing.
Currently, Xuan Thien Group continues to accompany the team. Nam Dinh Club is competing in many arenas including V.League, National Cup and C1 Southeast Asian Cup, and is proactively preparing forces for the new season.
Stability from the sponsor is considered an important factor helping the Nam Dinh team maintain their ambition to compete for titles in recent seasons.
