U14 Player Explains the Viral Celebration 'Please Dad, Quit Drinking' on Social Media

Rising star Lý Trung Hiếu of U14 Hanoi opens up emotionally about his celebration featuring the phrase "Please Dad, Quit Drinking."

During the match between U14 Hanoi and U14 Hoài Đức in the third round of the 2025 Northern Region U14 Club Football Championship, player Lý Trung Hiếu attracted attention on social media when he celebrated wearing a shirt that read “Please Dad, Quit Drinking.”

Though short, those four words carry deep feelings from the number 4 player toward his father. Sharing the story behind it, the 14-year-old said: "Currently, my dad is showing signs of liver disease and diabetes. It makes me very sad because many people around him don’t consider his health.

I worry a lot and hope my dad will stop drinking beer to improve his health, so I came up with this idea. Before the match, some friends helped me make that shirt and agreed that if anyone scored, I would celebrate wearing it to send my message. My family saw the image and called me, and my dad promised to reduce drinking. That made me very happy."

Lý Trung Hiếu is a defender for U14 Hanoi competing in the 2025 Northern Region U14 Club Football Championship. Born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City but trained at the capital’s academy, he always gives his best, overcoming homesickness to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer. For this young player, his father and family are his strongest support.

"My dad is a very kind, caring, and straightforward person. He always reminds me to live and train diligently and to care for others. My biggest dream right now is to become a professional player. I will do my best to achieve that goal. Dad, mom, and my older brother at home can rest assured; I will give it my all, and the future is in my hands." - Lý Trung Hiếu expressed.

Another interesting fact about Lý Trung Hiếu is that he idolizes Sergio Ramos, plays as a center-back, and enjoys writing song lyrics just like the Spanish player.