Vietnam Olympic remains firm in not using the three overage player slots at ASIAD 2026 despite adjusting its personnel plan, which helps maintain the youth development strategy but also raises big questions about VFF's true objectives.

Bui Vi Hao continues to struggle with bad luck after suffering a ligament tear during a training session with Becamex Ho Chi Minh City, forcing the Vietnam national team striker to undergo surgery and a lengthy break.

Phong Phu Ha Nam defeated Hanoi 3-0 in Round 3 of the 2026 National U16 Women's Football Championship, thereby reaffirming their status as a championship contender.

Real Madrid claimed their first emphatic victory since Jose Mourinho's return to the Bernabeu, beating Leganés 4-1 in a preseason friendly for the 2026/27 campaign.

Written by Han Bing. In just five days, the Italian national team has regressed by eight years. Five days ago, Pirlo, the champion coach of the 2006 generation, was widely considered by Italian media as the top candidate for the new coach and the leader of Italian football reform. Transfer expert Romano even eagerly issued his iconic "Here We Go," prematurely announcing Pirlo's appointment. But this time, the prophet Romano lost; the Roman Senate won.

The way Indonesia "crushed" Cambodia sent a clear message: This is Vietnam's biggest rival on the journey to defend the ASEAN Cup 2026 championship.

Reporter Chen Yong reports: Shandong Taishan has once again entered a "transition period." On July 28, the club announced that head coach Su Maozhen and first-team coaching group leader Han Peng have both resigned, with Tang Tian appointed as interim head coach. This coaching adjustment comes despite the team's relatively decent record (30 points), but issues such as conceding goals in 15 consecutive matches and home attendance hitting a season low cannot be ignored.

On March 8, 2013, in Hanoi, the Prime Minister signed Decision No. 419/QĐ-TTg, approving the "Vietnamese Football Development Strategy to 2020, with a Vision to 2030," which set numerous goals. This strategy also covered the current state and solutions for Vietnamese football, before, during, and after the signing of the approval decision.

By Han Bing July 28 marks a landmark date for world football.

Joshua Zirkzee, whom Manchester United are willing to sell, has once again attracted attention from various parties. Juventus has already made inquiries about his situation, and two Premier League clubs have also expressed interest. Ajax from the Eredivisie has asked about him, but after signing Marcos Leonardo from Al Hilal and Toluwalase Arokodare from Wolves, the Amsterdam club is not expected to pursue this deal.