A series of stars who were once part of Brazil's World Cup-winning team will compete at Hoa Xuan Stadium, Da Nang in April.
On the afternoon of March 28, the Department of Culture and Sports of Da Nang, the Department of Tourism of Da Nang and related units announced the program of the Brazil - Vietnam Football Festival in 2024.
The program is scheduled to take place from April 27 to 28, with the participation of many famous Brazilian players such as: coach Dunga, Rivaldo, Lucio, Ze' Carlos, Giovanni, Kleberson, Edmilson, Paulo Sergio...
These are all stars, some of whom are former World Cup champions and runners-up, who will compete at Hoa Xuan Stadium, Da Nang.
The organizers said the former players will participate in activities to promote the image of Da Nang city and Vietnam to the world through sports and cultural activities.
This event also marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brazil and welcomes important Brazilian leaders to visit Vietnam.
The representative of the program's organizing committee said that as part of the series of activities, there will be a friendly football match between Brazilian and Vietnamese football stars at Hoa Xuan Stadium, and the launch of the Brazilian football center in Da Nang.
Mr. Nguyen Trong Thao, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Da Nang, said this is the first time famous Brazilian players have come to Da Nang, so the city's sports industry will focus resources to best prepare for the match at Hoa Xuan Stadium.
Mr. Thao hopes that through this activity, there will be a long-term connection with the country whose football has won the World Cup many times, thereby being able to enhance the sports movement, especially professional football.
According to the Organizing Committee, in the friendly match with former Brazilian players, the Vietnamese team will have former players such as Cong Vinh, Hong Son...
The festival organizers said that in addition to sports activities, there will also be a music program with the participation of singers My Tam, Hoang Bach...
This activity is expected to promote tourism and sports connections between the two countries, especially creating a premise for the future development of international sports tourism in Da Nang city.