Leaders of Da Nang on April 27 received Brazilian Ambassador Marco Farani and visiting football legends, who are in the central beach city for the ongoing Brazil-Vietnam Football Festival 2024, VNA reported.

At the meeting, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Tran Chi Cuong lauded the bridging role of the Brazilian Embassy in promoting, and implementing bilateral cooperation programs, for growing relations between the two countries in general, as well as between Da Nang and Brazil in particular.

At the meeting between Da Nang leaders and Brazilian Ambassador Marco Farani and visiting football legends on April 27. Photo: VNA

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the two nations’ diplomatic relations and the 16th anniversary of their comprehensive partnership, the football festival is held in the city on April 27 and 28, featuring various exchange activities.

As part of the event, a center called the Brazil Football Academy will be officially launched in Da Nang to collaborate, transfer, and support youth football training, paving ways for opportunities to develop movement football; awarding scholarships to promote education and gifts to children in difficult circumstances.

Cuong said Da Nang welcomes the embassy's organization of cultural and sports exchange events this year and beyond. He also expressed his hope that the football legends will have an enjoyable time in the city and will be ambassadors promoting Da Nang's tourism and culture to the Brazilian people.

In response, Farani highlighted the sound growth of the diplomatic relations between the countries and wished that following the festival, there would be many opportunities for young players from the city to visit Brazil for exchanges and training.

Da Nang's exports to Brazil were estimated at USD 21 million last year, with key earners including finished rubber and handicrafts. Its import turnover from the Latin American nation remains insignificant, with the city yet to house any projects from Brazilian investors.

A Brazilian player tries to break the defense of the Vietnam team in a friendly match at Hoa Xuan Stadium in Da Nang City during the Brazil-Vietnam Football Festival on April 27. Photo courtesy of Tran Le Lam

The visiting team, featuring former renowned football stars and World Cup champions from 1994 and 2002 such as Rivaldo, Dunga, Edmilson, Kleberson, Giovanni, Zé Carlos, and Paulo Sergio, put on a dazzling display of skill at the 20,000-seat Hoa Xuan Stadium on April 27 during the Brazil-Vietnam Football Festival 2024.

Striker Renan showcased his scoring prowess by notching four goals, while Igor found the back of the net twice, and Alexandro contributed one, leading the Brazilian football legends team to a 7-1 victory over Vietnam in a friendly match.

Brazilian and Vietnamese stars also had an exchange with fans during the break when they reserved signatures on shirts, and balls and shared photos at the stand.

The Brazil Football Academy debuts at the city’s V-Village in Hoa Vang District as part of the festival and a beach festival takes on April 28.

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