VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam Football Federation’s (VFF) Vice Chair cum Chair of Eximbank Le Hung Dung said that this bank may withdraw from the Super League if the TV right dispute is not solved.


Eximbank's Chairman Le Hung Dung (right).

Dung said that the TV right war has turned football leagues into a hot spot, which may affect the image of Eximbank, the major sponsor. Some shareholders have asked the bank’s executive board to consider its investment in football.

Dung added that if the dispute is not solved, Eximbank may withdraw from the Super League.

On December 22, 2011, VFF announced Eximbank’s sponsor contract worth VND33 billion ($1.6 million) for the Super League 2012. This is the second year this bank sponsoring the Super League.

If Eximbank withdraws, VPF, which has just replaced VFF to manage the Super League and the First Division Tournament, will face financial difficulty.

VFF and VPF are now in a dispute for the TV right contract between VFF and AVG, which lasts for up to 20 years, starting from 2010.

S. Tung