Images of Phi Thanh Thao holding hands with Pham Ly Duc when the two were sitting at a coffee shop appeared on social networks. The photo is said to have appeared in the female shooter's personal story but was quickly removed after a short time. However, this image was promptly shared again on many platforms, attracting the attention of fans.
Previously, from the end of 2025, Pham Ly Duc and Phi Thanh Thao were repeatedly rumored to be dating when they often interacted on social networks. Some images show Phi Thanh Thao appearing in the stands cheering for U22 Vietnam matches with the participation of Pham Ly Duc, including matches in Thailand. In addition, the frequent interaction between the two also attracted public attention.
However, by the end of 2025, both Pham Ly Duc and Phi Thanh Thao had never confirmed their romantic relationship. On her personal page, Phi Thanh Thao once affirmed that the relationship between her and the male player only stopped at the level of colleagues and friends in the sports world.
Pham Ly Duc was born in 2003, currently a central defender of Hanoi Police Club. He is one of the important factors of U23 Vietnam at SEA Games 33, contributing to the achievement of winning the Gold Medal, and is also considered a promising face for the national team in the future.
Meanwhile, Phi Thanh Thao, born in 2004, is a shooting athlete who has participated many times in major regional tournaments, including the SEA Games. She is known as one of the prominent young faces of Vietnamese shooting.
Currently, both main characters have not yet given an official response related to the images being spread. The incident is therefore still at the level of information from social networks, attracting public attention but without confirmation from insiders.
