Ho Chi Minh City Football Club stuck with underperforming former French national team player on payroll
The team are obligated to pay his monthly salary of US$15,000 until the end of the season
The team are obligated to pay his monthly salary of US$15,000 until the end of the season
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City FC and Than Quang Ninh FC are two direct entrants of the zonal games
The game took place at Thong Nhat Stadium, home of Ho Chi Minh City FC
Consul General Ian Gibbons is a fan of Saigon FC
The Vietnamese side are prepared for a tough game against the AFC Champions League veterans
Nguyen Cong Phuong’s experience playing for several foreign clubs did little to help Ho Chi Minh City FC against the Jeonnam Dragons
The retired footballer oversaw the club’s transformation into a top-tier team
Brazilian midfielder Rodrigo Possebon failed to impress the Vietnamese club during his probation period
The club also invited a former head coach of Vietnam’s national squad to take their helm