On July 21, Beijing time, two more matches of the FA Cup round of 16 were played. Both games went to penalty shootouts, and in the end, Yunnan Yukun and Dalian Yingbo narrowly advanced to the quarter-finals by eliminating Chengdu Rongcheng and Henan respectively.

On July 21, Beijing time, two more matches of the FA Cup Round of 16 were played. Shandong Taishan and Chongqing Tongliang Dragon eliminated Wuhan Three Towns and Qingdao West Coast respectively to advance to the quarter-finals.

Concluding Argentina's unsuccessful defense of their title at the 2026 World Cup, captain Lionel Messi—one of the greatest footballers in history—has returned to his hometown of Rosario to rest with his family before rejoining Inter Miami.

After 3 players from SLNA, U23 Vietnam continues to identify 6 more faces from The Cong Viettel preparing for ASIAD 2026.

Legend Zinedine Zidane has officially signed a contract to coach the French national team through the 2030 World Cup, ending years of anticipation and ushering in a new era after Didier Deschamps bid farewell to "Les Bleus."

On the afternoon of July 21, the final round of Group B and Group C at the U17 National Championship Finals – Red Dragon Cup 2026 concluded, thereby confirming all eight teams that have advanced to the quarterfinals.

Striker Pham Tuan Hai has officially joined Thep Xanh Nam Dinh, expected to be a valuable boost to their frontline ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Barcelona is reportedly preparing to move forward with plans to sign center-back Aymeric Laporte after the Spanish international made a strong impression at the 2026 World Cup.

Let's talk about Chinese basketball. A well-known domestic media platform reports that the Sichuan team is about to trade the 2026 top pick to the Guangzhou team, which will not only bring a high transfer fee but also involve two young interior players and this year's 9th pick. As is well known, Sichuan is facing a serious financial crisis and needs cash urgently, while Guangzhou has been pursuing a younger lineup in recent years. Both sides can be said to get what they need.

The second stage of VCT across all major regions has kicked off. From the London Masters to the EWC Esports World Cup, the most crucial "main theme" remains the second stage, as it provides the path to the 2026 Shanghai Champions!