According to the latest report from renowned journalist Marc Mechenoua, Atletico Madrid will officially announce the signing of South Korean international Lee Kang-in within the next few hours. This high-profile transfer has been fully finalized, with the club paying a total of €40 million for the Korean midfielder. The deal not only demonstrates Atletico's determination to strengthen their midfield but also marks a new milestone in Lee Kang-in's valuation.

The squad for Manchester United's friendly against Rosenborg in Trondheim, Norway has been confirmed. Carrick brought 25 players, with the only new addition still being Andre Santos. The highly anticipated young talent JJ Gabriel traveled with the team and received a warm welcome from local fans.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Thailand, Thailand men's national football team head coach Anthony Hudson affirmed that his players are ready to step into the 2026 ASEAN Cup, and set the goal of defeating Laos in their opening Group B match on July 25.

2026 U21 National Football Championship Finals: U21 SLNA and The Cong Viettel qualify for the final.

On July 23, Beijing time, the final semifinal of the Women's Volleyball Nations League concluded. The Chinese women's volleyball team, under immense pressure, staged a stunning comeback, eliminating the top-ranked USA team 3-2 to achieve a "black eight" miracle that shocked the world. They successfully advanced to the semifinals. For the host nation, China, this was a hard-earned victory, and the players were in tears of joy after the match!

Zinedine Zidane, the top candidate for the head coach position of the French national team, is urgently finalizing his coaching staff to prepare to take over Les Bleus after the 2026 World Cup.

The Japan Football Association (JFA) has officially confirmed that coach Hajime Moriyasu will continue to lead the national team until the end of the 2027 Asian Cup, before handing over the hot seat to coach Go Oiwa, who is currently managing the Japan U21 team.

On the afternoon of July 23rd in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Sports Solutions Joint Stock Company (VSSG) in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Police Football Club held the announcement ceremony for the 2026 Vietnam Football Festival U9, U11, U13 under the theme "Ignite Passion, Awaken Potential."

On July 23, Beijing time, the quarterfinals of the Women's Volleyball Nations League Finals continued. A highly anticipated clash just concluded between China and the USA. After a fierce battle, the Chinese team fought through five sets to pull off a stunning 3-2 upset, eliminating the American team—a true miracle and completely unexpected. With this result, the semifinalists are locked in: Italy, Brazil, Turkey, and China!

On July 23, Beijing time, renowned transfer journalist Schira dropped a bombshell exclusive: Manchester City midfield linchpin Rodri has reached an agreement in principle with Real Madrid on a four-year contract running until 2030. Real Madrid is ready to formally open negotiations, aiming to sign the World Cup Golden Ball winner from City.