In Pictures: Vietnamese football fans welcome national men’s football team back home

On January 6, a sea of football fans thronged the streets of Hanoi to celebrate the return of the national men’s football team - the ASEAN Cup champion, after they landed at Noi Bai Airport.
Vietnamese football fans welcome national men’s football team back home
Vietnamese football fans welcome national men’s football team back home
Outside the airport, many fans lined up to greet the champions as they returned with the ASEAN Cup 2024 trophy.

Outside the airport, many fans lined up to greet the champions as they returned with the ASEAN Cup 2024 trophy.

People proudly weaving red flags with golden stars to welcome the national men’s football team.

People proudly weaving red flags with golden stars to welcome the national men’s football team.

In the second leg of the final on January 5, Vietnam defeated Thailand 3-2, winning with an aggregate score of 5-3.

In the second leg of the final on January 5, Vietnam defeated Thailand 3-2, winning with an aggregate score of 5-3.

Fans of all ages gathered outside the airport.

Fans of all ages gathered outside the airport.

The Vietnamese team travelled in a 45-seat bus provided by the Vietnam Football Federation, escorted by traffic police.

The Vietnamese team travelled in a 45-seat bus provided by the Vietnam Football Federation, escorted by traffic police.

Forward Tien Linh sat at the front of the bus with the ASEAN Cup trophy.

Forward Tien Linh sat at the front of the bus with the ASEAN Cup trophy.

The crowd chanted, “Vietnam champions.”

The crowd chanted, “Vietnam champions.”

The well-deserved victory of the Vietnamese football team in the ASEAN Cup 2024 ignited joy across the nation.

The well-deserved victory of the Vietnamese football team in the ASEAN Cup 2024 ignited joy across the nation.

NDO