The Referee Board organized a delegation to visit and bid farewell to referee Tran Dinh Thinh: Saying words of condolence!

The Arbitration Board is in pain.

Head of the VFF Referee Board Dang Thanh Ha, on behalf of the Referee Board, announced the sad news: "The VFF Referee Board is deeply saddened to announce that Referee Tran Dinh Thinh - Dong Nai passed away at 2:00 a.m. on August 4, 2025. Referee Tran Dinh Thinh's passing is an infinite regret for his family, friends and colleagues.

The Arbitration Board informs about the funeral of referee Tran Dinh Thinh as follows: 9:00 a.m. on August 5, 2025: Memorial service: 2:00 p.m. on August 7. Procession and burial in hometown (Dinh Quan, Dong Nai). The Arbitration Board will organize a delegation to pay respects and send referee Tran Dinh Thinh to his final resting place, the time for the vehicle to pick up the delegation: 6:00 a.m. on August 7 at Thong Nhat Sports Center, Nguyen Kim, Ho Chi Minh City".

Also in the early morning of August 4, VFF issued a press release with the following content: On the morning of August 3, 2025, during a physical fitness test within the framework of the training program for supervisors and referees of national professional football tournaments in the 2025-2026 season, an unfortunate incident occurred when referee Tran Dinh Thinh suddenly had a serious health problem and had to be rushed to the hospital.

During the physical examination according to FIFA standards, referee Tran Dinh Thinh showed signs of instability and could not continue the test. With the preparation and arrangement of full-time professional forces from medical work, emergency teams on the field and specialized ambulances with full equipment, they immediately carried out emergency measures, supported breathing and circulation and quickly transferred the referee to the hospital by ambulance for further treatment.

Representatives of VFF, VPF Company and VFF Referee Board were present at the hospital to directly monitor and coordinate in the treatment work. However, despite the efforts and dedication of the doctors and medical team, what everyone wished for still did not come true and referee Tran Dinh Thinh passed away at the age of 43, while still in the spirit of attachment and dedication to national professional tournaments with all his passion and responsibility.