Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

By Hoang Trang, Pham Duong   April 6, 2024 | 06:10 am PT
The matrimonial celebration of midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, dubbed “Messi of Vietnam” by French media outlets, and Chu Thanh Huyen on Saturday saw an impressive turnout from his national teammates and celebrities.
Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Hai and Huyen’s wedding ceremony was held at JW Marriott, an elite five-star hotel located in Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem district, known for hosting distinguished international personalities such as former U.S. President Barack Obama, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Xi Jinping, the General Secretary and President of the Chinese Party, during their visits to Vietnam.

Among the attendees were goalkeeper Dang Van Lam (L) and his girlfriend, fitness coach Yen Xuan, marking their inaugural appearance at a colleague’s matrimonial celebration as a couple.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Midfielder Mac Hong Quan (far R) and his spouse, model Ky Han (second from R), also made their presence known at the ceremony.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

The newlywed couple, defender Doan Van Hau (R) and his beauty queen wife Doan Hai My graced the event with their appearance. Having exchanged vows last November, they are anticipating the arrival of their first child.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

The gathering included center-back Duong Thanh Hao (far L), his partner (C), and defender Vu Van Thanh.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Retired striker Thach Bao Khanh and his spouse were also seen among the assembly.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

The reception saw the arrival of center-back Adriano Schmidt (far L), forward Nguyen Van Toan (second from R), center-back Que Ngoc Hai (third from L), and midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh (far R).

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

(From L) Center-back Adriano Schmidt, goalkeeper Nguyen Filip, and midfielder Mac Hong Quan displayed sartorial elegance in suits.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Forward Ha Duc Chinh (L) was seen attending the ceremony.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Striker Nguyen Tien Linh was present to extend his well-wishes to Hai, his teammate on the national squad.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung made an appearance at the celebration on his own.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc was also among the attendees.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

The chairman of the Vietnam Football Federation Tran Quoc Tuan (far L) made his presence felt at the event.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Actor Huy Khanh was spotted among the congregation of guests.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Actress Bao Han, who shares a close bond with Hai and Huyen, was in attendance as well.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

Singer Hoa Minzy (L) was joined by actress Bao Han upon her arrival.

Stars gather at wedding of ‘Messi of Vietnam’

At 27, Hai has been recognized for his sportsmanship, having secured a gold medal at the SEA Games 2019 and emerged victorious in the 2018 AFF Cup along with his teammates on the national team. He also played a pivotal role in Vietnam’s commendable efforts during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Alongside the national team, he completed two matches against Indonesia on March 21 and 26, which were part of the qualifying rounds for the 2026 World Cup.

At 24, Huyen has established herself as a prominent digital influencer and entrepreneur, amassing over 628,000 followers on TikTok.

Since they started dating in 2021, the couple has chosen to keep a low profile online, seldom sharing glimpses of their private lives.

Hai has previously expressed in an interview his belief that marriage would herald positive shifts in his football career.

Photo from Hai’s Facebook

 
 
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