After a dream start with a 7-0 win over Timor-Leste, the Vietnam national team will face its first real test at the 2026 ASEAN Cup with home advantage. This is not only a clash between the two top teams in Group A, but also a match that could determine the race for the group's top spot before Coach Kim Sang-sik's squad makes a challenging away trip to Indonesia.

... The game is just beginning. This is to highlight that, over the past 30 years, the real matches and real opponents of the Vietnam national team in the Southeast Asian arena have only been among five teams: Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Hot Vietnamese football news today 31/7: Vietnam national team faces Singapore; Pedro Henrique leaves The Cong Viettel.

Manchester United's left-back position has undergone years of reconstruction, yet they still rely solely on Luke Shaw. In the summer window, Carrick hopes to strengthen this area, as "Shaw" has turned 31. Last season, he played in all Premier League matches, mainly because the team was only competing in a single competition. Even so, the English left-back came close to injury on multiple occasions. With the Red Devils participating in the Champions League next season, Luke Shaw cannot handle the pressure of every game.

On July 31, Beijing time, Tyler Herro has been delving into the art of boxing this offseason. The new Bucks recruit started boxing training during the break, and it was around this time that he had a physical altercation with former teammate Bam Adebayo. Herro has had boxing training experience before, so this isn't new. However, the timing of the training photos surfacing after the conflict inevitably invites speculation.

On July 31st Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors announced today that the team has signed forward Draymond Green. According to previous reports, Green signed a one-year, $27.7 million contract without a no-trade clause. Next season, he will continue to play alongside Curry. The 36-year-old Green played 68 regular-season games last season, all starts; averaging 27.5 minutes per game, he contributed 8.4 points and 5.

Head coach Diego Raul Giustozzi has trimmed the Vietnam futsal team's roster to 16 players for the upcoming 2026 Intercontinental Championship – Thailand friendly tournament.

On July 31, Beijing time, James Harden has not yet officially completed his contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne believes the signing is likely to happen soon, and Harden's delay is more about giving the Cavaliers room to improve the roster.

On July 31, Beijing time, Bleacher Report reported that Curry is eager to win and wants a chance to go further in the playoffs, but the Warriors can no longer provide the conditions Curry truly desires. The remaining prime years of Curry's career might not be spent on the team he has played for so far. It should be noted that there is no immediate risk of the Warriors losing Curry.

An unprecedented proposal from FIFA is pushing world football toward the brink of deep division. UEFA and all 55 member associations have united in a firm stance, ready to boycott the World Cup if Gianni Infantino's controversial plan is not withdrawn.