In a pre-season friendly that concluded on August 9th Beijing time, Manchester United drew 1-1 with Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, extending their unbeaten run to three friendlies. Just two minutes in, PSG had a dream start. Kvaratskhelia played a through ball, Dembélé crossed from the left side of the box, and 18-year-old prospect Mbaye tapped in at the near post to give his team a lightning lead.

The group stage of the 2026 ASEAN Cup has ended, with all four teams advancing to the semifinals now confirmed.

Chelsea put on an impressive performance as they defeated AC Milan 3-0 in a friendly at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on the evening of August 8. Joao Pedro shone with a brace in just about the first minute of the second half.

On August 8th Beijing time, the Snooker China Open kicked off with excitement. A derby match just concluded saw new world champion Wu Yize, leading 5-2, almost suffer a major upset. Fortunately, with incredible luck in the deciding frame, he narrowly defeated Yao Pengcheng 6-5, becoming the third player to advance to the round of 16. Next, Wu Yize will face Gilbert, who eliminated Ding Junhui, for a spot in the quarter-finals.

In a pivotal match of the 22nd CSL round concluded on the evening of August 8 Beijing time, the league leaders Chengdu Rongcheng fell 0-1 away to Yunnan Yunkun. In the first half, Liu Dianzuo made a brilliant save, and Wellington's header was disallowed. In the second half, Jonica assisted Oscar for a header to clinch victory, while Kaio's goal was also disallowed. After this loss, Rongcheng ended their five-match draw streak and now have six games without a win. With 22 matches played and 45 points, they still lead by 13 points after playing their game earlier this round.

On the evening of August 8, Beijing time, Jorge Messi, father of Argentine star Lionel Messi, passed away at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina, at the age of 68. Subsequently, the Argentine Football Association issued a statement on behalf of President Claudio Tapia, the Executive Committee, and the entire Argentine football family, expressing solidarity with Messi, his brothers, family, and close friends, and offering their sincerest condolences and support.

On August 8, Beijing time, the 22nd round of the Chinese Super League kicked off, with four matches already concluded. Beijing Guoan dominated with a 4-0 thrashing of Shenzhen, Shenhua edged out Qingdao Hainiu 1-0 away, Dalian secured a 1-0 derby double over Liaoning, and Yunnan toppled the leader Chengdu 1-0. As a result, the latest standings are in disarray. Let's take a look: Chengdu, winless in six, still top the table but their lead has shrunk to 12 points; Dalian has moved into second place.

When the final whistle blew at the Yuxi Plateau Sports Center, the cold "0-1" on the scoreboard not only marked Chengdu Rongcheng's bitter away defeat but also completely tore off the fig leaf of this Chinese Super League leader.

At 2:00 a.m. local time on August 8, 2026, in a nursing home in Rosario, Argentina, a 68-year-old man closed his eyes forever. His name was Jorge Messi, the recently deceased as reported by Argentine media Infobae, and more importantly, the father, agent, and most steadfast guardian of the world's greatest football legend—Lionel Messi.

In a preseason friendly that concluded on the evening of August 8, Beijing time, the two Serie A giants faced off in Perth, Australia. In the end, Inter Milan narrowly defeated Juventus 2-1. In the 19th minute, Bonny broke through on the left and crossed the ball, while Dimarco fired a low shot from the center to score, netting for the second consecutive preseason game. This helped Inter take a 1-0 lead over Juventus.