Not only acknowledging the gap in skill after the 0-7 defeat to Vietnam, Timor Leste head coach Jose Pedro also stated that Coach Kim Sang Sik fielding almost his strongest lineup was a sign of respect for his team in the opening match of the ASEAN Cup 2026.

By Han Bing. The peak of the 2026 World Cup has passed, but the transfer frenzy for World Cup players is just beginning. Normally, major transfers during the World Cup window nearly grind to a halt as players focus on the tournament. However, this year is different; big-money deals kept happening throughout the World Cup, and as the competition progressed, more World Cup players became targets for top clubs. No summer market for "World Cup players" has ever been as wild as this one.

Kevin Pham Ba joins Cong An Ha Noi, bringing with him experience playing in France, a V.League championship title, and the ability to fill multiple gaps in the defense next season.

After his sensational performance at the 2026 World Cup, goalkeeper Vozinha is set to begin a new chapter in his career at age 40 with a choice no one could have predicted.

Marcus Rashford's future suddenly takes a new turn after MU's management sent a special offer to the English striker ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Written by Han Bing. To revive German football, the German Football Association chose the most expensive way. On July 24, the DFB officially announced that 59-year-old Klopp would become the new head coach of the German national team, with a contract until the end of the 2030 World Cup.

Striker Nguyen Xuan Son expressed his satisfaction with the Vietnam national team's opening match at the ASEAN Cup 2026, while affirming that scoring goals is always a striker's responsibility, and he praised his teammates after the 7-0 victory over Timor Leste.

In Manchester United's second pre-season friendly, 19-year-old English left-back Harry Amass delivered an impressive performance, providing an assist and scoring a goal himself. The former Watford youngster, once hailed as the "successor to Luke Shaw," might earn a spot on the first-team bench for the new season. However, his performance has put pressure on Paraguayan teenager Diego León, who is the same age.

A flurry of goals from a hat-trick by Đình Bắc, a brace by Hoàng Hên, a strike by Xuân Son, and a goal from captain Quang Hải against Timor Leste gave the Vietnamese team a smooth start to their ASEAN Cup title defense campaign.

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reached an agreement with former midfielder Andrea Pirlo. Pirlo is set to become the head coach of the Italian national team under a four-year contract.