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Thai football official questions Vietnam’s ‘pride’ over Brazilian-born players ahead of ASEAN Cup final
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Thailand football vice president Charnwit Pholchivin has questioned the use of Brazilian-born players in Vietnam’s national team ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final, describing the squad as “Vietnam Plus.”
Key facts
- Thailand football vice president Charnwit Pholchivin has questioned the use of Brazilian-born players in Vietnam’s national team ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final, describing the squad as “Vietnam Plus.”
- said Thailand would not be intimidated by Vietnam but raised questions about the direction of national team building in Southeast Asian football.
- Thailand will host the first leg at Rajamangala Stadium on 22 August before the second leg at My Dinh Stadium in Vietnam on 26 August.
- We have to ask where the pride is, because this is a football tournament in ASEAN,”
Summary
Charnwit, known as “Ajarn Rang,” said Thailand would not be intimidated by Vietnam but raised questions about the direction of national team building in Southeast Asian football.
“We have to ask where the pride is, because this is a football tournament in ASEAN,” Charnwit said, referring to Vietnam’s squad and the presence of players of Brazilian heritage.