One of the most important things for Enzo Maresca is whether to continue maintaining Man City's playing identity with Rodri as the focal point or to enter a new phase without the Spanish midfielder.

There is a slight sense of disappointment after the first FIFA ASEAN Cup season was announced. Basically, aside from the FIFA label, this tournament seems to be just a limited version of the ASEAN Cup rather than the expected 'expansion'. It's unclear how it will develop in the long run, but to be fair, unless there is some special commercial appeal, it's very difficult for any team in the top 10 of Asia to agree to participate in a Southeast Asian regional tournament.

Hot Vietnam football news today July 30: Press conference before Vietnam vs Singapore; PVF wins National U17 title 2026.

Many fans argue about the performance of the Indonesian national team after their opening match at the ASEAN Cup 2026. The archipelago team is considered the main rival of the Vietnamese national team in Group A.

In today's world, where stadiums increasingly serve as multi-purpose commercial venues, traditional football events are being forced to yield to pop culture. According to a report by British media outlet FourFourTwo, the 2026-27 English Community Shield will bid farewell to its long-time home at Wembley Stadium in London and relocate to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

With Carrick officially taking charge, Manchester United's academy players are about to be reshuffled. According to the Daily Mail, a new batch of young talents will be promoted to the first team, while those who are unlikely to get game time or desire more playing opportunities will leave Old Trafford this summer.

Though the dust of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico has settled, the turmoil surrounding the final aftermath has only grown. After Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 with an extra-time goal to reclaim the world title for the first time in 16 years, what should have been a moment of celebration turned into a serious disciplinary crisis due to the Argentine players' loss of control after the match.

FIFA's plan to sell shares related to the World Cup is sparking controversy as President Gianni Infantino announced that 211 member associations could lose a $30 million support fund if they do not vote in favor of the new proposal.

According to the latest update from British Sky News reporter Rob Harris on July 30, FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association and several Argentine players for multiple violations following the World Cup semifinal and final. The Argentina team was involved in a heated clash with Spain in the World Cup final.

On the afternoon of July 29, the 9th round of the 2026 National Women's Football Championship – Thai Son Bac Cup continued with the advantage going to the strong teams. Thai Nguyen T&T, Ho Chi Minh City I, and Hanoi I all secured full 3 points, thereby continuing their race in the leading group of the standings.