England secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 comeback victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the performance of Thomas Tuchel's squad has left legendary figure Wayne Rooney deeply concerned.

Hot Vietnamese football news today 2/7: Vietnam national team heads to South Korea for a training camp; Ho Chi Minh City Club participates in the AFC Women's Champions League.

The 2026 World Cup is not only happening on North American pitches but also making its presence felt right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City through the VTV FANZONE WORLD CUP 2026 event series. For the first time, Vietnamese football supporters can enjoy the atmosphere of the biggest football festival on the planet from home, thanks to a format that combines a midnight grand concert with a certified official public viewing space.

On July 2, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, sources revealed that the Boston Celtics have completed a trade, sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. The irony is that just two months ago, Brown called out Embiid for flopping to draw fouls, and now the two are teammates.

On July 2, Boston time, the Celtics finally finalized the Jaylen Brown trade, sending the 2024 Finals MVP to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for nine-time All-Star Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. The writing was on the wall for Brown's departure from the very beginning when Boston attempted to move him to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Giannis ultimately ended up being traded to the Miami Heat.

Within 24 hours, Tottenham secured both Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, while Manchester United announced the signing of... a female footballer! According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Tonali's transfer fee is £92.5 million fixed, plus £7.5 million in add-ons, totaling £100 million, breaking the club record of £85 million set by Fernandes just a day earlier.

On July 2, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, sources revealed that the Boston Celtics have reached a trade, sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. Jaylen Brown was the third overall pick in the 2016 draft, standing 1.98m tall, an elite two-way wing. Career averages: 20 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.

On July 2, Beijing time, Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick wrote an article revealing the process and content of the meeting between new coach Nori and new addition Morant at a steakhouse in South Carolina yesterday. Morant is eager to wear the Trail Blazers jersey and admitted that the Grizzlies' recent tanking has made him lose the joy of playing basketball. Below is the article content—The two had lunch and talked for two hours at a steakhouse in South Carolina.

On July 2 Beijing time, the NBA experienced another crazy night. On the second day of free agency, the Lakers added four players, completely transforming their roster. Jaxson Hayes agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Utah Jazz, leaving Los Angeles.

On July 2, Beijing time, ESPN graded the Kessler trade between the Lakers and the Jazz. In this deal, the Lakers sent two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033) and two first-round pick swap rights (2028, 2030) to the Jazz in exchange for Kessler, signing him to a four-year, $130 million contract. ESPN believes the Jazz made out like bandits while the Lakers took a huge loss.