No issues this time! Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that André Santos has successfully passed the medical arranged by Manchester United and officially become a member of the club. All documents for the £50 million transfer from Chelsea have been signed, and Santos will officially sign and be unveiled on Friday, with a contract lasting until 2031 plus a one-season extension option.

The early fixture of round 5 in the 2026 Thai Son Bac Cup – National Women's Football Championship took place on the afternoon of July 9, featuring Hanoi II versus Phong Phu Ha Nam, concluding with a 7-0 win for the visitors.

On July 9, the organizing committee of the Vietnam-Myanmar friendly announced that all online tickets priced at 300,000 VND have been fully booked by fans, while 200,000 VND tickets are now extremely limited.

On the afternoon of July 9, four quarterfinal matches of the National Youth Football (U13) Yamaha Cup 2026 finals took place at Lach Tray Stadium (No. 17 Lach Tray, Gia Vien Ward, Hai Phong City). The teams The Cong Viettel, Hanoi FC, SLNA, and Thanh Hoa secured victories to advance to the semifinals.

Ranked 4th in the 2022 World Cup, winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and advancing to this World Cup quarter-finals unbeaten, Morocco has proven capable of challenging France's strength at the Gillette Stadium (USA). This is a massive challenge for the North African side, as Les Bleus are the top contenders for the title. However, the Atlas Lions have shown they are ready to spring a surprise in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.

South Korean media note that Coach Kim Sang-sik's Vietnam team is making positive strides in preparation for the 2026 ASEAN Cup, following a 2-1 victory over Yongin FC in their second friendly match in Korea.

Manchester United has officially confirmed the location for its new 100,000-seat stadium, marking a major milestone in the redevelopment plan for the Old Trafford area.

Coach Park Hang-seo reunites with Tien Linh during his return to Vietnam following the journey with the South Korean team at the 2026 World Cup.

Coach Kim Sang-sik gradually reveals the "golden formula" helping Vietnam win consecutively ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Championship, while the 2026 World Cup and the transfer market also see noteworthy developments.

The 2026 World Cup has entered its most intense phase, with only eight teams remaining in the race for the golden trophy. This year's quarterfinals promise to be an explosive stage for epic battles, where Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and many other stars engage in a life-or-death struggle for a spot in the semifinals.