The echoes of the 2025 Vietnamese Golden Ball gala should have ended with the applause, stage lights, and awards presented. However, the story continued to "heat up" with controversies over the voting results and the gratitude expressed by those involved.
For Hoàng Đức, the midfielder who won the award for the third timeVietnamese Golden Ballhe expressed his thanks to his former club Thể Công Viettel, where he was trained and grew, while also appreciating Ninh Bình club and Mr. Thụy for their support in his current phase.
Hoàng Đức had been subject to rumors after showing support for teammate Đức Chiến in the matter of attacks on the former club. Thus, the "adjustment" in his gala speech was viewed as a more restrained approach, though it still left traces of pressure from public opinion.
A post about gratitude that Đức Chiến shared before deleting it a few days ago caused a public uproar, sparking debates about player ethics in professional football.
Legally, compensating a contract to leave is a straightforward transaction. However, Đức Chiến did not forget the painful memories with his former club, having made major sacrifices to depart, while players like Văn Quyết and Trương Tiến Anh also left but with a lighter mindset than him.