A 2-1 comeback victory over Myanmar gave Malaysia a favorable start in Group B of the 2026 ASEAN Cup. However, the "Malayan Tigers" still have plenty of room for improvement, especially in converting chances.

New naturalized player Mitchell Baker had a perfect debut in the Indonesia national team jersey.

On July 28, Beijing time, a Portland city councilor stated that the Portland government's olive branch of reconciliation has been rejected by the Trail Blazers, and the two sides remain far apart in arena lease negotiations. Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy suspects the Trail Blazers are stalling for time, with the ultimate goal of moving the team out of Portland.

"HWG!" (Here We Go!) When transfer guru Fabrizio Romano once again issued his iconic confirmation, Manchester City's transfer market operations once again sparked fan frenzy. 23-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford is about to officially join Leeds United for a base fee of £40 million plus add-ons.

On July 28, Beijing time, the Lakers officially announced the signing of swingman Matisse Thybulle. Thybulle has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team twice (2021, 2022); in his seven-year NBA career, his total steals ranked in the league's top 20 in four seasons. Thybulle will wear the No. 26 jersey for the Purple and Gold next season. Previous reports indicated the deal is a one-year contract worth $3.3 million.

The Premier League will trial a new regulation from the 2026-27 season to prevent goalkeepers from exploiting injury treatment to waste time or create tactical pauses.

Just 16 days after officially assuming the role of Technical Director of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), legend Paolo Maldini and special advisor Leonardo have decided to resign.

Andrea Pirlo will not become the new head coach of Italy's national team as expected, according to a decision by the president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). A highly anticipated project has suddenly vanished like a soap bubble.

Veteran center-back John Stones has reportedly made a decision on his next career move, rejecting a series of offers from major Premier League clubs to join Inter Milan.

The future of Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid remains a major question mark as the Brazilian star will not return to training with the Spanish royal club this week.