Ryan Giggs to help develop youth football in Vietnam

Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes will travel to Vietnam and attend the opening ceremony of a youth academy by the Promotion Fund of Vietnamese Football Talents Football Club (PVF) on 19 November.

As reported by Vietnam media, after the ceremony, Ryan Giggs will stay in Vietnam to take the role as one of the managers at the academy. With his world-class experience, the Welsh footballer is expected to help developing Vietnamese football talents.

Establishing in 2008, PVF has been considered one of the leading football academy in Southeast Asia with modern equipment and facilities.

Head coach of Vietnam’s U19 team, Hoang Anh Tuan will be head of the training board at the academy. Tuan will receive the support from prestigious former England internationals, including youth football training specialist Terry Robinson, former Crystal Palace striker Andy Preece, member of English football coach association Steve Stennett and Arsenal goalkeeper coach Jason Brown.