Chido Obi, the 18-year-old Manchester United teenage striker, could be playing in the Bundesliga next season as he is in advanced talks with FC Cologne over a potential season-long loan. Obi first made headlines by netting 10 goals in a single game for Arsenal's U16 side against Liverpool before being poached by United.

Written by Han Bing. The group stage of the USA-Mexico-Canada World Cup has concluded, drawing over 4.6 million fans to the 72 matches, nearly double the 2.428 million at the 1994 World Cup, and even breaking the record for total attendance in a single World Cup that had stood for 32 years. Naturally, this unprecedented bustle is due to the significantly increased number of matches.

On June 29, Beijing time, according to Lakers reporter Woike, league sources indicate that the Lakers plan to evaluate Brooklyn Nets small forward Ziaire Williams in the free-agent market. The Nets declined his team option earlier today.

The Japanese national team is receiving very high praise at the 2026 World Cup thanks to its disciplined and scientific style of play. However, the challenge for the "Blue Samurai" in the knockout stage of 32 teams is the top contender for the championship: the Brazilian national team.

Australia defeated Turkey 2-0. It was not through technical brilliance. Nor was it due to their players featuring for Europe's elite clubs. Instead, it came down to relentless intensity: they gave the opposition no time on the ball, applied constant pressure from start to finish, and fielded a lineup where every individual sprinted as if it were their final game.

Being trusted by Coach Kim Sang Sik and his teammates to be elected as vice-captain of the Vietnam national team is not only a special milestone in Nguyen Xuan Son's career, but also a well-deserved recognition of the contributions, influence, and dedication of the 29-year-old striker.

Hot Vietnamese football news today, June 29: Dinh Bac sets a record for the Vietnam national team; Thai Son Bac wins big in the National Futsal Championship.

On June 29, Beijing time, in a WNBA regular-season matchup, the Washington Mystics edged the Portland Flames 124-123. Notably, the game went to four overtimes. According to statistics, this is only the second four-overtime game in WNBA history. The first occurred on July 4, 2001, when the Mystics beat the Storm 72-69.

On June 29, multiple league sources familiar with the Mavericks' internal plans told The Athletic that Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri is interested in reuniting with Kawhi Leonard. League sources say the Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers have discussed a trade: sending the seven-time All-Star to Dallas, with the Mavericks offering P.J.

On Sunday, Manchester United officially confirmed that Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament issue during Friday's World Cup group match against Spain. The club's medical staff are still evaluating the injury to determine the best treatment plan and recovery timeline. The short statement ended with a wish for Ugarte to recover quickly and a promise of full support.