Football pros demonstrating their skilful moves during a unique exhibition match
On August 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM, the Hoàng Mai Culture, Sports and Tourism Centre in Hà Nội will host a thrilling show match between the VPL Dream Team and the Viet Nam All Stars. This special event promises to showcase the skills of the nation's best footballers to the public.
The VPL Dream Team comprises outstanding players from the recently concluded seven-a-side football league in Hà Nội. On the other hand, the Viet Nam All Stars team will feature a selection of former and current national team stars, including Nguyễn Tiến Linh, Đỗ Hùng Dũng, Nguyễn Văn Quyết, Bùi Tiến Dũng, Đỗ Duy Mạnh, Nguyễn Hai Long, and Nguyễn Văn Tùng. Notably, Nguyễn Tiến Linh is a Golden Ball winner, and Đỗ Hùng Dũng is a former Golden Ball holder.
Beyond the sports exhibition, the players will engage in charity efforts, supporting children in difficult circumstances through donations to funds such as Cặp Lá Yêu Thương. The event also aims to engage semi-professional and amateur players and inspire younger fans.
Following the match, organizers will announce the upcoming third season of the international seven-a-side tournament, the Bia Saigon Dragon Cup 2025. This tournament is expected to attract teams from Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
This marks the first time the match between the VPL Dream Team and Viet Nam All Stars is being organized. The event aims to popularize the sport-product widely to the international arena. After the closure of the Việt Nam's home-created seven-a-side football league in Hà Nội last week, the VPL Dream Team was formed to continue promoting football among the public. The match will demonstrate different football styles on small and normal-sized grass fields, making it an exciting spectacle for football enthusiasts.
- The match at Hoàng Mai Culture, Sports and Tourism Centre between the VPL Dream Team and the Viet Nam All Stars will not only display exceptional football skills but also highlight the use of AI in sports-analysis, as the VPL Dream Team, a team formed post the closure of the seven-a-side football league, has been using AI to enhance their training and game strategies.
- The event will serve as a platform for charity efforts through support for children in difficult circumstances, underscoring the importance of cultural values and social responsibility, which aligns with the mission of the Hoàng Mai Culture, Sports and Tourism Centre.
- In the spirit of international sports camaraderie, the third season of the Bia Saigon Dragon Cup 2025 is anticipated to attract teams from Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines, following the successful show match between the VPL Dream Team and the Viet Nam All Stars, aimed at popularizing seven-a-side football globally.
