Vietnam U22 goalkeeper directly "vars" his idol, saying six words that left people stunned.

Following the U22 Vietnam team's victory at the SEA Games 33 , social media was buzzing not only about the gold medal but also about a hilarious behind-the-scenes story between goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien and the team of TikToker Tina Thao Thi.

Texting your idol, only to be met with "no recognition."

A truly hilarious "VAR check" off the pitch has left netizens both amused and more fond of the 2003-born goalkeeper. After the nail-biting victory against U22 Thailand, Trần Trung Kiên , in a state of excitement, proactively messaged Tina Thảo Thi to express his admiration. The message began gently, just like a fan meeting their idol.

However, the unexpected happened when the person replying to the message, who was actually the fanpage's assistant manager, didn't realize that the person messaging was the goalkeeper who started in the recently concluded final match. This moment of "miscommunication" left Trung Kien in an awkward and embarrassing situation.

"Are you really going to watch it?" and the online VAR check.

When asked if he watched the match, Trung Kien replied with a question that made netizens burst into laughter: "Did you really watch it?" . Not stopping there, he even suggested "checking VAR," typical of a football player, but in the context of texting, it was perfectly fitting and hilarious.

The moment culminated when the 1.91m tall goalkeeper directly sent a photo of himself with the gold medal to "confirm his identity." Without further explanation, this moment was quickly shared and spread across social media at breakneck speed.

Tina Thảo Thi joined the fray, giving netizens a good laugh.

After realizing what had happened, Tina Thảo Thi reposted the conversation with a witty caption: "Maybe we'll be champions for life, ladies! Vietnam is the champion!". Her lighthearted and cheerful way of sharing made the story even more endearing instead of embarrassing.

Many netizens commented that this was indeed one of the most embarrassing behind-the-scenes situations, but in a very cute way; nobody was embarrassed, only the viewers had a good laugh.

Assistant speaks out: Misunderstanding, but with good intentions.

After the story spread, Dang Khoi - Tina Thao Thi's assistant - also spoke up to confirm that he was the one who messaged Trung Kien. He said that he had actually known Trung Kien for a long time because they were from the same hometown, but at the time, while managing many messages, he didn't realize that the person he was messaging was the U22 Vietnam goalkeeper.

"I myself am very happy that Kien shared his admiration for Tina Thao Thi. This was completely a fun misunderstanding," Dang Khoi added. This statement brought the story to a lighthearted end, in the spirit of entertainment that everyone was hoping for.

He's adorable in real life, and he's no pushover on the pitch either.

Putting aside the humorous anecdote, Tran Trung Kien was actually one of the most important players for the Vietnam U22 team at the SEA Games 33. In the final match against Thailand U22, he made many confident saves, keeping the goal secure during tense moments, contributing significantly to the overall victory.

Born in 2003 in Hung Yen, Tran Trung Kien is a product of the Hoang Anh Gia Lai youth academy. With a height of 1.91m, good reflexes, and a stable competitive mentality, he is gradually establishing himself in the national youth teams. Before the SEA Games 33, Trung Kien was part of the ASEAN Cup winning team and was the starting goalkeeper at the U23 Southeast Asian Championship.

A very realistic glimpse into the life of a young player in the age of social media.

Amidst the grand celebrations, the story of the "unrecognized" text message exchange revealed a very different side of Tran Trung Kien: youthful, approachable, and truly representative of Gen Z. No elaborate statements, no polished images, just a simple, everyday interaction, yet it was enough to endear him to his fans.

In the early hours of December 19th, Trung Kien posted a picture celebrating with his teammates, accompanied by the short caption: "What more can I say, my Vietnam?" A simple statement, concluding his SEA Games journey with genuine pride, just like the humorous story that made him a "national hero" in his own unique way.

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