Bich Thuy receives the Golden Ball, Thuy Trang expresses frustration with 'indirect' accusations of favoritism from the organizing committee, showing a tense attitude?

The 2025 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony has just concluded with Bich Thuy winning the top prize, but the award is embroiled in controversy stemming from a post by Thuy Trang. The midfielder's "cryptic" and resentful status updates have led netizens to question the transparency of the award.

The fateful turning point from a "missed goal" at the 33rd SEA Games.

Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy's victory in this year's Women's Golden Ball category is seen as the culmination of a journey full of determination, but also not without its share of pivotal controversies. In the SEA Games 33 women's football final against the Philippines, Bich Thuy shook the stadium with a goal in injury time. However, the unjust offside flag of the Laotian assistant referee deprived Vietnam of both the legitimate goal and the gold medal.

This "painful" experience generated a massive wave of support from experts and fans alike. The unfair disallowance of her goal inadvertently became an emotional plus in the eyes of those participating in the voting. Many believe that the 2025 Ballon d'Or is a fitting compensation for the losses and tireless efforts of the number 15 striker throughout the past year. The absence of the Laotian female referee from subsequent Asian tournaments further confirmed that Bich Thuy was right, and her victory was a triumph of justice on the pitch.

Thùy Trang and her viral status update on the night of the awards ceremony.

However, Bich Thuy's joy was overshadowed by a harsh reaction from her senior teammate, Thuy Trang. Immediately after the Bronze Ball results were announced, the female player from Quang Nam posted a bitter message on her personal page: "One year of hard work and effort exchanged for... injustice. Thank you for everything." Although the content was later edited to "exchanged for... the Bronze Ball," her "tense" attitude still caused a public uproar.

Thùy Trang's frustration is considered justified, given that she just experienced a historic year. Thùy Trang was a crucial link in Vietnam's women's futsal team winning the SEA Games for the first time with a crushing 5-0 victory over Indonesia. She made history by becoming the first player to win SEA Games titles in both 11-a-side football and futsal. Finishing only third in the poll made the "silent captain" feel that her extraordinary contributions to both teams were not recognized fairly and deservedly by the organizers.

The paradox of recognition and questions about the selection criteria.

The story between Bich Thuy and Thuy Trang has revealed some hidden aspects of the Golden Ball judging criteria. While Bich Thuy was honored for her consistent performance and the influence of sensational media events, Thuy Trang represents the perseverance of a versatile record holder. Thuy Trang's allusions to "favoritism" or "injustice" have led viewers to question: Are achievements in futsal being valued less highly than those in 11-a-side football?

Although Thuy Trang's attitude was somewhat direct and shocking, it reflected the yearning for appreciation of the female footballers who had dedicated their youth to the sport. Beyond the spotlight of the gala, both remain legends of Vietnamese women's football. However, the controversy surrounding Thuy Trang's complacency and fiery statements will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most dramatic moments of this year's awards.

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