Coach Henrique Calisto on March 5signed a three-year contract with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF)with a record salary and targets to fulfil during his term.
“When I agreed to be Vietnam ’s head coach for the second time inMarch 2008, we were 155 th in the FIFA ranking. Now the team is 114 th. This is a good result which saw the efforts of the VFF, myself,nationwide clubs and the national team members,” said Calisto.
“Life keeps going, so we cannot stop. I stay with the team becauseI want new successes. However, I cannot do anything without help fromthe players, the VFF and all of you,” he told reporters at the signingceremony on March 5.
With the highest salary for a football coach in Vietnam , Calisto, whotakes responsibility for both the national team and the Olympic team,must defend Vietnam ’s AFF Cup championship title and attempt to wingold at the next Southeast Asian Games. The VFF also hopes that Calistowould make Vietnam a name in Asian competitions.
General Secretary Tuan believes that Calisto would continue his successes with Vietnam .
“Defending the AFF Cup title, winning the 26 th SEA Games andcreating a good image of Vietnam at international competitions are noteasy tasks, because all of our rivals are strong. But based on our realstrengths, I believe Calisto will still be a successful coach,” he said./.
“When I agreed to be Vietnam ’s head coach for the second time inMarch 2008, we were 155 th in the FIFA ranking. Now the team is 114 th. This is a good result which saw the efforts of the VFF, myself,nationwide clubs and the national team members,” said Calisto.
“Life keeps going, so we cannot stop. I stay with the team becauseI want new successes. However, I cannot do anything without help fromthe players, the VFF and all of you,” he told reporters at the signingceremony on March 5.
With the highest salary for a football coach in Vietnam , Calisto, whotakes responsibility for both the national team and the Olympic team,must defend Vietnam ’s AFF Cup championship title and attempt to wingold at the next Southeast Asian Games. The VFF also hopes that Calistowould make Vietnam a name in Asian competitions.
General Secretary Tuan believes that Calisto would continue his successes with Vietnam .
“Defending the AFF Cup title, winning the 26 th SEA Games andcreating a good image of Vietnam at international competitions are noteasy tasks, because all of our rivals are strong. But based on our realstrengths, I believe Calisto will still be a successful coach,” he said./.
