Ho Chi Minh City police detained Le Sy Manh, a former Vietnamese international footballer, for assaulting a referee during an amateur tournament. The incident, which occurred on December 22, 2024, sparked outrage as a video of Manh’s violent reaction to receiving a red card went viral.
Manh, a member of the Thanh Hoa City senior team, lashed out at referee Pham Van Nguyen after being shown a yellow card for a foul. He slapped the referee and was subsequently shown a red card, leading to an even more aggressive response. Manh kicked and punched Nguyen, with the entire incident being captured on camera and shared widely across social media platforms.
Born in 1984 in Thanh Hoa Province, Manh represented Vietnam from 2009 to 2010. Throughout his club career, he played for prominent teams such as Hanoi T&T, Vissai Ninh Binh, FLC Thanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Xuan Thanh Sai Gon, and Hai Phong.
The Ho Chi Minh City Police’s swift action in detaining Manh sends a strong message about their commitment to addressing violent and unlawful behavior. This incident highlights the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully and lawfully, as violence only exacerbates issues and endangers the lives and health of those involved.
A screenshot and video of the incident are included below, showing the moment Manh kicked and punched the referee.
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| Le Sy Manh kicks referee Pham Van Nguyen during the December 2024 amateur football tournament in Ho Chi Minh City. |
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