On July 23, Beijing time, renowned transfer journalist Schira dropped a bombshell exclusive: Manchester City midfield linchpin Rodri has reached an agreement in principle with Real Madrid on a four-year contract running until 2030. Real Madrid is ready to formally open negotiations, aiming to sign the World Cup Golden Ball winner from City.

On July 23, Beijing time, Premier League club Arsenal officially announced the signing of 24-year-old Greek international winger Christos Tsolis from Belgian side Club Brugge. The transfer fee is reported to be €40 million.

WOW~ So sudden! Zhu Fangyu has stepped down as GM of the Guangdong team... From now on, when making videos, the opening line will have to become "Look at the joy of a former team GM after being laid off."

Coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed that the goal of the Vietnam national team at the 2026 ASEAN Cup is to successfully defend the championship. However, the South Korean coach emphasized that the team will not think too far ahead but focus on winning each match, starting with the clash against Timor Leste in the opening Group A match on the evening of July 24 at the stadium in Chonburi Province, Thailand.

On July 23, renowned reporter Sam Amico wrote about LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, who played a crucial role in the decision-making process, making his presence felt at every turn. Amico believes that when discussing the greatest agents in sports history, Rich Paul deserves to be at the top, and LeBron James has always placed great trust in him.

Yahoo Sports reporter Kelly Iko reported that Russell is expected to part ways with the Grizzlies this summer, either via trade or buyout... So far in 2026, Russell has been traded twice. First, he was sent to Washington along with Anthony Davis as part of the deal that brought Davis to the Wizards mid-last season. Then in the offseason, as part of a six-team trade, the Wizards packaged him with draft picks and sent him to the Grizzlies.

Manchester United has inquired with Real Madrid about the price yet again! This time the target is still Tchouaméni... According to Manchester United correspondent Samuel Luckhurst, United has asked Real Madrid about Tchouaméni's situation. The 26-year-old French midfielder has just finished his World Cup journey and is enjoying a three-week holiday. His contract runs until 2028, and there have been reports that he has agreed to extend until 2031, but Real Madrid has not officially announced it yet.

Vietnam U23 will gather from July 29 to prepare for the 2026 ASIAD and will not exercise the right to register three overage players.

The Women's National Football Championship – Thai Son Bac Cup 2026 will be suspended after round 10 (August 3) and resume on October 8, enabling the Vietnamese women's national team to focus on training.

Liverpool could welcome another powerful figure from the tech world into its shareholder group, as negotiations to sell approximately 30% of the Anfield club's shares take a notable turn.