Several UEFA officials are pushing for Nasser Al‑Khelaifi to enter the 2027 FIFA presidential race, viewing him as a strong contender who can rival Gianni Infantino’s authority.

Coach Anthony Hudson stated that the Thai national team does not hold an advantage over Malaysia despite having more rest, while also praising the strength of their opponents ahead of the second match of Group B in the ASEAN Cup 2026, which takes place at Rajamangala Stadium.

Vietnam vs Singapore Starting Lineup: Coach Kim Sang Sik has retained the same starting eleven that faced Timor Leste for the match against Singapore. This shows his absolute confidence in the core group that is currently performing at a high level.

According to the latest report from renowned British Sky News journalist Rob Harris on July 31, FIFA may decide as early as August 14, two weeks from now, whether to expand the next World Cup to 64 teams. It is reported that Sky News obtained a FIFA document yesterday. The document shows that FIFA officially plans to accelerate the process of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams.

On July 31 Beijing time, the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters Snooker continue, with the second stage between Wu Yize and Judd Trump currently underway. This stage is also the ultimate decider, determining who will first secure a ticket to the final. It is bound to spark intense clashes, full of anticipation!

On July 31st Beijing time, the first semifinal of the Snooker Shanghai Masters is in full swing, with Wu Yize challenging Trump for a spot in the final. The first session has concluded, with both players having played nine frames, and Wu Yize trailing Trump 4-5. A single-frame deficit keeps the suspense high. Thus, the two will face off in the decisive second session at 19:30 tonight, and the first to win 10 frames will advance to the final.

Guangzhou team announced: After amicable negotiations, they parted ways with Guo Ailun. In the summer of 2024, Guo Ailun was traded from the Liaoning team to the Guangzhou team and signed a two-year full max contract of Type D.

Cole Palmer is excited to reunite with his close friend Morgan Rogers at Chelsea, while also aiming to prove his worth after the shock of not being called up by England for the World Cup.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially sided with UEFA and CONCACAF to oppose FIFA's FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, warning of the risk of dividing world football and affecting the World Cup.

Philippines coach Carles Cuadrat is cautious but optimistic that his team can bounce back from their opening defeat in the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup when they face Laos in Vientiane in Group B on August 1st.