Malaysia appoints a new head coach, while Thailand and Indonesia both prepare competitive squads, clearly showing their determination to dethrone Vietnam in the 2026 ASEAN Championship.

The Timor-Leste Football Federation (FFTL) has announced a 26-player roster for the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup. The squad includes 3 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 5 midfielders, and 11 forwards, indicating that coach Zé Pedro prioritizes strengthening attacking options.

On June 29 Beijing time, the World Cup group stage is over, and the knockout rounds with single-elimination have started. Asian teams suffered a major blow: 7 out of 9 teams were sent home, leaving only Japan and Australia to reach the round of 32. This reality forces us to admit that Asian teams are still very weak, basically at the bottom, and 8.5 spots are truly excessive.

According to Lakers reporter Woike on June 29, Lakers guard Smart is approaching a player option decision. Multiple league sources indicate he will likely decline his contract for next season, become an unrestricted free agent, and seek a long-term deal. Team and internal sources suggest that when free agency opens on July 1, the Rockets are the most likely team to sign Smart, with both sides expected to negotiate a multi-year contract.

Many Lakers fans and LeBron fans here have recently been asking the same question: where will LeBron’s next destination be? I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of rumors, including re-signing with the Lakers, joining the Warriors, Clippers, or Heat, and of course, the popular idea of returning to Cleveland to end his career. Among all these options, have you ever considered: wouldn’t it be perfect if LeBron simply announced his retirement right now?

After a grueling 71-hour wait, South Korea was eliminated from the World Cup, failing to reach the round of 32, and this became the top trending topic in our country. Korean fans endured despair and agony, repeatedly lamenting the cruel, ever-changing standings, only to face a bizarre and bitter exit. With the World Cup expanded to 48 teams, the top two from each of the 12 groups advance directly, while the eight best third-place teams fill the remaining knockout spots—arguably the most lenient qualification rules in World Cup history.

In the coming NBA season, two major storylines deserve attention: where will Brown and LeBron go? Today, let's talk about the former. The Bucks finally completed a blockbuster 2-for-9 trade, sending Giannis and Portis to the Miami Heat, completely reshaping the Eastern Conference landscape.

The transfer of Matheus Fernandes has turned into a farce. Manchester United's delaying tactics in signing M. Fernandes now risk them ultimately losing out on the 21-year-old Portuguese midfield talent.

Reporter Chen Yong reports: As the World Cup group stage enters its third round, with teams striving or strategizing for the 32 spots, the Chinese Super League has resumed action. Sharing the stage with the World Cup is undoubtedly a challenge, whether from the perspective of technical and tactical viewing, fan enthusiasm, or even the standard of refereeing decisions.

Written by Han Bing. The World Cup expanded to 48 teams, with Asia and Africa being the continents that benefited most from additional slots. Both continents gained four direct berths and each secured one more through intercontinental playoffs. Nine teams marked a record number of Asian participants in the World Cup, but after the group stage, the performance of Asian teams brought more concern than joy.