The Football Association (FA) has officially raised the standard suspension penalty for discriminatory behavior to a minimum of 10 matches, in an effort to clean up the football environment ahead of the new season.

Lee Kang In is unable to link up with Atletico Madrid in Spain because of delays in obtaining exit clearance under South Korea's military service regulations. According to Spanish media, the 25-year-old midfielder will likely only officially join the club during their tour in Seoul, meaning he will miss a crucial training period under coach Diego Simeone.

The Indian national team has scheduled a friendly match against Brazil on October 3, casting doubt on their participation in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.

Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand all kicked off the 2026 ASEAN Cup with resounding victories, asserting themselves as championship favorites. Yet, in reality, each team has its own "Achilles' heel"...

Manchester United officially announced five new signings in the summer window, but only three are first-team players. Last season, Carrick led the team to third place in the Premier League, but the team played only 40 matches in all competitions, setting a new low since the 1914/15 season over a hundred years ago. Basically having to play only one Premier League match per week allowed Carrick to mostly stick with the starting lineup, ensuring players' fitness and avoiding injuries. However, this advantage will no longer exist next season.

The 7-0 victory over Timor-Leste was just a warm-up; the real challenge for Coach Kim Sang-sik and his players begins with hosting Singapore at My Dinh Stadium. To defend the top spot in Southeast Asia and nurture the dream of reaching continental heights, Vietnam must prove their mettle from now on.

Immediately upon arriving in Thailand and settling into their accommodations, the Vietnamese futsal team held their first training session to prepare for the 2026 Continental Championship Friendly Tournament – Thailand.

On July 31, 2026, according to the latest report from German Sky Sports, Real Madrid and Manchester City have initiated direct talks regarding the transfer of Spanish midfield linchpin Rodrigo. City has set a €75 million price tag for the World Cup Golden Ball winner, while Real Madrid is willing to offer a transfer fee exceeding €50 million. The two sides are currently engaged in intense negotiations over the price gap.

On Thursday, Manchester United officially announced that academy defender Tyler Frederickson has transferred to Swiss Super League side Lausanne Sport, signing a three-year contract. Frederickson will wear the number 3 jersey in the Swiss league. His United teammate Sekou Kone is also at the club, having been loaned again to the same team. Frederickson was close to joining Scottish Premiership side Celtic in the January winter transfer window, but unfortunately suffered an injury.

Vingroup has officially changed the name of the 135,000-seat stadium to VinFast, which was previously known as Trống Đồng or Lạc Việt.