Reported by Wang Wei. At the 2023 U15 East Asian Cup, the national youth team defeated Japan on penalties to win the title. Among that squad, 11 players came from Evergrande. Now, six of those 11 are playing in the CSL, with the most attention on Bunyamín (Yukun) and Zhang Hongfu (Tieren). These two young players, driven by passion, are steadily progressing on the CSL stage.

Reported by Wang Wei: As a youth training echelon painstakingly developed over ten years by Evergrande Football School, the 2008-born team has achieved outstanding results in the China Youth Football League on multiple occasions, with many players being selected for various national youth teams. As the players gradually turn 18, 2026 marks the first year of their professional careers. Former teammates who once trained side by side are now embarking on different football journeys.

Manchester United rejected a transfer inquiry for Mason Mount, with manager Carrick determined to keep him next season. During pre-season, Mount has continued to drop into the holding midfield role, and his performances might force Sir Jim Ratcliffe's management team to reconsider their plans in the final month of the summer window. Mount has been plagued by injuries since joining United from Chelsea for £60 million in 2023.

The first week of the LCK third split group stage has concluded. In the Rise group, DNS narrowly defeated BRO 2:1 to secure their first win. In the Legend group, HLE faced KT in a three-game series, with KT ultimately emerging victorious. After these matches, the LCK standings saw an update: the top three teams all have a 15-5 record, but T1 holds a slight lead over HLE in tiebreakers, placing them first temporarily.

The second week of the LPL Second Stage group matches has concluded. On the previous match day, in the Summit Group, WE faced TT in a three-game series that went the distance, with WE ultimately winning and earning their fourth victory of the stage. Meanwhile, Top Esports swept JDG 2-0. After this BO3, the gap between strong and weak teams in the Summit Group widened significantly: the top four teams all have four or more wins, while teams ranked fifth and below have at most one win.

Manuel Ugarte, who suffered a left knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear at the World Cup, returned to Manchester United's Carrington training ground this week. The 25-year-old Uruguayan defensive midfielder has his left leg in a brace and needs crutches to walk. Teammates including Amad Diallo encouraged him both online and offline. On his personal social media, Ugarte also motivated himself: "Recover, rebuild, rise."

Real Madrid showcased both their strengths and weaknesses in their first proper preseason friendly under coach Jose Mourinho against Fiorentina.

... he has almost everything. From individual honors such as the Vietnam Silver Ball 2025, the top scorer of the AFC U23 Asian Cup, or the Best Player of ASEAN U23..., to collective titles, the pinnacle being the V-League championship, the National Cup, and the Super Cup...

The away trip to Pakansari Stadium against Indonesia is a pivotal match in Vietnam's race for a semifinal spot in the 2026 ASEAN Cup. If they can untie this "knot", coach Kim Sang Sik and his players will reaffirm their status while relieving the current heavy pressure.

The Cambodian national team has a chance to secure their first three points in the 2026 ASEAN Cup when they host Timor-Leste at home.