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Vietnamese football stars unable to join SEA Games 32 due to new rules

With the host Cambodia freshly adjusting the age of registration for men's football players at the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), most of Vietnam’s familiar stars are now not eligible to compete in the tournment.
Vietnamese football stars unable to join SEA Games 32 due to new rules ảnh 1Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – With the host Cambodia freshly adjustingthe age of registration for men's football players at the upcoming 32ndSoutheast Asian Games (SEA Games), most of Vietnam’s familiar stars are now noteligible to compete in the tournment.

The new rules do not allow players over 22 years old,meaning only those born from January 1, 2001 onward are able to participate inthe event.

The men's football event is scheduled to kick off on April 29, with Vietnam participating as the defending champions.

Cambodia once agreed to allow the U22+2 squad, but suddenlychanged its decision just three months before the opening of the Games. This mightdisrupt the plans of many teams, especially those with medal ambitions.

Currently, there are only four names in the Cambodia U23squad born before January 1, 2001. Therefore, Cambodia will not be affectedmuch by the new regulations./.
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