Coach Kim Sang Sik unexpectedly had the Vietnamese national team train behind closed doors to prepare for hosting Singapore at My Dinh Stadium on July 31, as part of the third matchday of Group A at the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Goalkeeper Nguyen Dinh Trieu has officially said goodbye to Hai Phong FC after five years with the club, via an emotional letter posted on his personal page.

On July 27 Beijing time, the basketball warm-up matches continue as the Chinese men's basketball team takes the court once more, facing Cameroon in a second encounter. The team's goal is to aim for a third consecutive victory. However, it's a pity that CCTV5 has not scheduled a broadcast, so fans will have to watch through other channels.

Jamie Gittens believes that Xabi Alonso's demeanor and coaching approach can provide a major boost, helping Chelsea revive their ambition to compete for major honors.

Coach Xabi Alonso believes that Morgan Rogers doesn't need much time to adapt and can immediately make a difference for Chelsea from the very first rounds of the new season.

Former star Andrea Pirlo has officially confirmed that he will not become the new head coach of the Italian national team, after the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) made its final decision.

Interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe hopes the team's positive atmosphere will help Malaysia secure another victory when they host Laos in the second match of Group B of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium on July 28.

According to reports from various media outlets, 19-year-old Ivorian attacker Diomande is close to joining Real Madrid, with a transfer fee expected to be no less than €120 million. Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano even used "Here we go" to report it, while The Athletic's reporter, though not as certain, also believes the move is only a matter of time. While no further details have emerged about this potential deal, discussions around the transfer continue to unfold.

The Vietnamese futsal team will face Russia in their opening match of a friendly tournament in Thailand. Coach Diego Raul Giustozzi has announced an 18-player squad combining experienced core players and promising young talents.

The Vietnam national team received good news ahead of their second match in Group A of the 2026 ASEAN Championship. However, this positive information could give coach Kim Sang Sik a headache, especially regarding the selection of the starting lineup.