Former England defender Lescott visits SOS Children’s Village in Hanoi
VOV.VN - Former England defender Joleon Lescott took part in an exchange with hundreds of children in the SOS Children's Villages International for Vietnam in Hanoi.
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| Lescott, a former Man City defender, brought the Premier League trophy and Carabao Cup to the SOS Children's Villages International for Vietnam on September 15 as part of a cooperation programme between Saigon Hanoi Commercial Bank (SHB) and the current holders of the trophies, Manchester City FC. |
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| Lescott receives a warm welcome from a crowd of children in the village. |
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| The former international player is happy to meet the children. He is eager to shake hands, take photographs and give autographs. |
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| The appearance of Lescott draws a lot of attention from the local media. |
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| The retired pro says he is happy to visit Vietnam and is surprised at the enthusiasm of Vietnamese supporters, especially children, towards football. |
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| The two cups currently held by Manchester City FC are also present at the event. |
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| Art performances by children in the village welcome the famous player. |
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| Lescott says he is impressed with the young Vietnamese supporters and would like to come back to Vietnam one day. |
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| Ninh Thi Lan Phuong, deputy general director of SHB, hopes that the event jointly held by SHB and Manchester City FC would be a source of encouragement for the children in the village, giving them the confidence to follow their dreams. |
