The President of Vietnam witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between VFF and CBF
As part of his State visit to Vietnam, on the morning of March 28, 2025, at the Presidential Palace, President Lương Cường and President of the Federal Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, witnessed the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on football cooperation. The document was signed by Trần Quốc Tuấn, President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), and Ambassador Marco Farani, representative of the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF). Nguyễn Xuân Son, a footballer originally from Brazil who has obtained Vietnamese citizenship, was also present at the signing of the MOU on football cooperation between the two countries’ football federations.
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President Lương Cường and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva witnessed the signing ceremony of the cooperation documents between VFF and CBF. Photo by Lâm Khánh/Vienam News Agency
Speaking at the press conference held on the same day, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva congratulated the Vietnam national football team on winning the ASEAN Championship, highlighting the contribution of Rafaelson (Vietnamese name Nguyễn Xuân Son), who was the tournament’s top scorer. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized that Nguyễn Xuân Son is a living testament to the successful cooperation between Brazil and Vietnam.
The Memorandum of Understanding between VFF and CBF will be effective for three years from the start and will automatically be extended for an additional two years. The memorandum outlines the commitment of both parties to strengthen cooperation in various areas to promote the development of football in both Vietnam and Brazil. Specifically, the two federations will coordinate to organize regional and international football meetings and conferences, exchange experts, coaches, and teams at all levels, and share experiences in the management and organization of professional tournaments.
Additionally, the memorandum also includes support for both countries’ national teams in training, friendly matches, and opportunities for youth teams (U21 and below) to participate in international competitions. The cooperation programs also cover knowledge exchange in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and football facility management.
The signing of this agreement marks an important step in the sports cooperation between Vietnam and Brazil in general, and between Vietnamese and Brazilian football in particular, promising to open many development opportunities for the football scenes in both countries in the near future.
Earlier, on December 18, 2024, Trần Quốc Tuấn, VFF President, hosted Brazilian Ambassador in Vietnam, Marco Farani, at the VFF headquarters. During the meeting, Ambassador Marco Farani affirmed the role as a bridge to promote cooperation between the football sectors of the two countries and expressed his willingness to support the Vietnam national football team if they visit Brazil for training and friendly matches. The President of VFF and the Brazilian Ambassador also agreed on cooperation plans between Vietnamese and Brazilian football, creating opportunities for Vietnam’s national teams, both men’s and women’s, as well as youth teams, to compete, interact, and learn from one of the world’s leading football nations.
