Foreword: As a former "national phenomenon game," League of Legends has many loyal players and viewers. Due to its massive player base, the LOL community often produces interesting stories and memes that spark nationwide discussions, such as the famous "YYDS" and Xiao Ming's "My dad got MVP."

On June 30, Beijing time, Jaylen Brown liked a comment on Instagram suggesting the Celtics should trade him to a city that knows how to respect him. Clearly, Brown is displeased with Boston's efforts to shop him around. Prominent reporter Shams stated on a show that the Celtics have actively been reaching out across the trade market.

Manchester United has confirmed that they will not sell 27-year-old English midfielder Mason Mount this summer. Despite rumors that AC Milan might bid 25 million euros (22 million pounds) for him, the Red Devils cannot let him go at this point, as they need to ensure sufficient squad depth for competing on four fronts next season, and Carrick must prioritize player numbers.

On the morning of June 30, the German national team—one of the top contenders for the 2026 World Cup—unexpectedly lost to Paraguay 3-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes, ending their journey in the round of 16.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in South America, public hospitals in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are carrying out various humanitarian activities to celebrate babies born during the World Cup, while also bringing the festive football atmosphere to pediatric patients receiving inpatient treatment.

On June 30, Beijing time, according to Trail Blazers reporter Quick, Robert Williams III is expected to leave Portland in free agency, with a desired annual salary of $15 million for his next contract. Quick wrote: "The Trail Blazers urgently need to strengthen their center and power forward positions.

The Indonesian national team has begun to unveil its first faces in the preparation plan for the 2026 Asean Cup, as Arema FC midfielder Arkhan Fikri received a call-up from coach John Herdman.

The MSI Play-In stage is almost over. Recently, Riot Games released a declaration video featuring Faker, where the legendary player called out to all competitors: "I will become the best of all time and earn your place through skill." Seriously, hasn't he been the GOAT for years now? Does he really need to use the word "earn"? Even if League of Legends remains popular for another decade or two, no one will be able to dethrone Faker as the greatest player in the game's history.

At the 2026 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational, only two more BO5 series remain in the Play-In stage. After the provincial all-Chinese team DCG was swept by KC, they faced TL in the losers' bracket and were once again crushed 3-0, becoming the first team eliminated from the tournament. Across both BO5 series, DCG did not win a single game. Among the four teams competing in the Play-In stage, DCG is the only one with zero wins—a truly underwhelming performance.

The first knockout round of the 2026 World Cup kicks off with perfectly balanced matchups. Top-tier teams like France and England are expected to encounter some challenges when facing obstacles named Sweden and Congo.