Specifically, on the evening of Saturday (June 22), the legend Luis Figo was taken by the Portuguese Consul General, Afonso Viera, to visit the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Independence Palace and The World Of Heineken Food Court (located in Bitexco building).
Afterwards, Luis Figo, along with his two friends, Mr. Henrique Calisto (former head coach of the Vietnam national team) and Didier Drogba (former striker of Chelsea FC), joined Mr. Afonso for dinner. They enjoyed Italian food, drank wine imported from Portugal and talked about many different issues, not just football.
Legend Luis Figo (right) and Portuguese Consul General, Afonso Viera, visit the Reunification Hall (Independence Palace)
Portuguese Consul General, Afonso Viera, revealed to Travellive magazine reporters that he was very impressed with the knowledge and understanding of Luis Figo, who graduated from university with a degree in Business Administration. According to Mr. Afonso Viera, the famous footballer was very moved when visiting the War Remnants Museum and was impressed by the youthfulness of Ho Chi Minh City. Luis Figo also mentioned many times in conversations with his friends about the dynamic youth he witnessed on the streets of Saigon, which is very different from the antiquity of European cities. Luis Figo also believes that Ho Chi Minh City will develop even more strongly, especially in tourism, thanks to the liveliness and energy he witnessed.
Luis Figo and his two friends, Mr. Henrique Calisto (former head coach of Vietnam national team) and Didier Drogba (former striker of Chelsea FC) attended dinner with Mr. Afonso.
On Sunday (June 23), Luis Figo participated in the Tiger Street Football 2019 tournament held in District 7. The world star team including Luis Figo (Portugal), Roberto Carlos (Brazil), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast), Park Ji-sung (Korea) and Rio Ferdinand (England) won against the Tiger Street Football 2019 champion Dat Vinh Tien with a score of 5-2, in which Luis Figo scored a hat-trick.
