The affection of the British public for Lionel Messi has severely declined following a series of unsportsmanlike behaviors by the Argentina national team at the 2026 World Cup.

The 2026 summer transfer window has only just begun its first few weeks, yet the Premier League has already witnessed a notable phenomenon: £100 million deals are no longer exceptional cases.

Chelsea made the first move this week with a £64 million bid for Alex Scott from Bournemouth, which was flatly rejected. British media disclosed that the Blues took the lead not only because they are wealthy and capricious, but also because Scott had made it clear to them that his preferred destination is Stamford Bridge, not Manchester United or Arsenal.

Thom Haye, Nguyễn Xuân Son, and Sarach Yooyen are expected to be the stars who make a difference at AFF Cup 2026.

Having entered the final 6 times and lost all 6, Indonesia remains the most peculiar team in ASEAN Cup history. At this year's tournament, the responsibility to end that "curse" falls on coach John Herdman.

Having always stepped into every ASEAN Cup as the number one contender, the Thai national team now confronts a starkly different scenario in the 2026 edition. For the first time in years, the team is not only troubled by squad issues but also trails Vietnam in terms of preparation.

Manchester United completed the signing of two youth midfielders from Manchester City this week, with David Eze and Karim Cassim both set to join. The duo had been rumored to move to the Red Devils all summer, and now it's finally done. Club football director Jason Wilcox, who previously worked in Manchester City's youth system, was a key figure.

On July 23rd Beijing time, former Lakers player Markieff Morris (Marcus Morris) wrote on social media: "Harden to Phoenix, Jalen Green to Cleveland, LeBron to Cleveland!" Is this a wild guess or does he have sources? U.S. media analysis suggests that if this scenario happens, the operations would likely be completed through sign-and-trade deals, facilitating Harden's move to the Suns, given that Jalen Green is still under contract with Phoenix.

Manchester United has received positive news regarding Kobbie Mainoo's condition, after the English midfielder unexpectedly suffered a back injury during the final days of the 2026 World Cup.

The group draw ceremony for men's and women's football at the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2026 will take place today, July 23.