Written by Han Bing. At the 87th minute and 27th second, when Merino capitalized on a fumble by Belgian substitute goalkeeper Lammens to score the winner, all of Spain erupted into a frenzy reminiscent of a bullring. Just like the "Viking rowing" celebration for Norway, Merino's lap around the corner flag became an iconic image for Spain and this World Cup.

Dinh Bac creates a headache for coach Kim Sang-sik, Cong Phuong returns to V-League, Indonesia coach praises Vietnam team along with notable transfer market developments.

The return of Nguyen Cong Phuong in the colors of Dong Nai is expected to boost the appeal of the 2026/2027 V-League and help the newly-promoted team realize its grand ambitions.

Indonesia's head coach John Herdman considers Vietnam the top contender for the 2026 AFF Cup title, citing their squad stability, early preparation, and experience as reigning champions.

The 2026 ASEAN Cup will officially take place from July 24 to August 26, featuring 10 Southeast Asian national teams.

South Korean media believes that two consecutive victories during the training trip in the land of kimchi are not just about the results. More importantly, Coach Kim Sang Sik is gathering essential real-match data to refine the Vietnam national team ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

The comeback of Nguyễn Công Phượng after years playing abroad and in lower divisions not only brings special attraction to V-League 2026/2027 but also sparks hopes for an ambitious Đồng Nai under coach Nguyễn Việt Thắng.

Whether Manchester United will sign 27-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder Ederson sparked heated debate among transfer experts on Friday. Among them, Italian transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano insisted that the deal was completely called off due to two unsatisfactory medical results for Ederson.

Manchester United surprisingly and swiftly signed Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Andre Santos this week. Santos was photographed leaving Carrington in a car after undergoing a medical. British media claim he has already chosen his jersey number, continuing to wear the No. 17 shirt he had at Chelsea. After Garnacho's departure, this number had been vacant at United for a year.

Barcelona will not be able to start the 2026/27 La Liga season as originally scheduled after France advanced to the World Cup 2026 semifinals. The reason: defender Jules Kounde continues to compete with Les Bleus on American soil.