Foreword: The S16 season has officially begun, and I believe most players are paying attention. The recent EWC matches have been quite intense. Just a day ago, everyone was discussing the LPL region's lucky draw, but within 24 hours, all three teams have packed their bags and gone home.

On July 18th, Beijing time, in response to online reports that 53-year-old former national team player Shen Si allegedly assaulted and verbally abused youth players during training, the Shanghai Football Association stated that the player's parents had filed a police report and the matter is under investigation.

On July 18, Beijing time, the authoritative German media outlet Bild confirmed that Bayern's French superstar Olise indeed expressed his intention to transfer this summer to his teammates while playing for the national team during the World Cup. Olise hopes to play alongside his national teammate Mbappé. At Real Madrid, he would also have compatriots such as Konaté, Mendy, Camavinga, and Tchouaméni.

Although both teams missed out on the 2026 World Cup final, England and France have stated they will not give up as they enter the third-place match scheduled for 2:00 AM on July 19 (Vietnam time). For both sides, this is not only a chance to conclude the tournament with a victory but also a game carrying special significance for their respective managers, Thomas Tuchel and Didier Deschamps.

Midfielder Mikel Merino believes that shutting down Lionel Messi will be a "huge challenge" for the Spanish national team before their World Cup final clash against Argentina in 2026.

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, fans of the Tango nation are expressing almost absolute confidence in their national team's ability to secure victory.

On July 17, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) increased its number of sponsors from 5 to over 120 commercial partners in nine years, marking a powerful leap in brand and economic development driven by the global appeal of the Argentine national team, especially the image of captain Lionel Messi.

The 2026 ASEAN Cup is not only a stage for Vietnam to defend their championship but also a tournament that could see the explosion of a generation of naturalized players. Beyond Xuân Son, Hoàng Hên and Tài Lộc bring not only professional value but also a burning desire to contribute.

Striker Dinh Bac enters the 2026 ASEAN Cup with the momentum of an explosive end to the season with Hanoi Police Club. However, 10 goals in the 2025/26 V-League and the status of the best domestic striker are not enough to guarantee the 22-year-old a starting spot under coach Kim Sang Sik.

Hanoi Football Club has officially renewed the contract with midfielder Đỗ Hùng Dũng until 2028, securing one of the capital team's iconic figures.