Midfielder Elliot Anderson is very close to joining Manchester City in a deal that could break the transfer record for an English player.

Breaking Vietnamese football news on June 25: Newcomer integrates quickly into Vietnam national team; Dong Nai FC bids farewell to 10 players

Manchester United planned to bring in multiple midfielders during the summer window. However, after securing the Brazilian international Ederson from Atalanta for €45 million, the club's subsequent transfer moves have stalled. West Ham United have set a price tag of over £80 million for Matheus Fernandes, and Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race aggressively, dashing the Red Devils' hopes of signing him at a lower cost.

On June 25, Beijing time, the final match of Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada) kicked off in Vancouver. In this crucial clash for the group's top spot, Switzerland secured a 2-1 victory over host nation Canada thanks to a strong second-half performance. As a result, Switzerland topped Group B and advanced confidently, while Canada, despite the loss, still made history by entering the knockout stage as group runners-up.

As of June 25 in Beijing time, the trade for Giannis has not been officially finalized, yet the superstar is already eager to start interacting with his new teammate Bam Adebayo. The two attended a WNBA match and also kicked off joint training sessions. Local media in Las Vegas released footage of them practicing together in the gym. Although the deal hasn't been announced, it's clear these two stars want to begin building chemistry early to prepare for the championship chase in the new season.

On June 25th Beijing time, Pistons head coach Bickerstaff stated bluntly that the unconventional terms in new Trail Blazers head coach Micah Norrie's contract are "a blatant insult to the value of coaches," and many NBA head coaches share his view.

On June 25th Beijing time, Austin Reeves went undrafted after graduating from college. Back then, breaking into the NBA seemed like an insurmountable mountain before him. Now, he has signed a four-year, $185 million max contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The photo above, taken by his girlfriend, captures Reeves' moment on the golf course today.

In the final match of Group B at the World Cup, which concluded on June 25 Beijing time, Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1, securing their first victory of the tournament and earning 4 points, leaving their qualification chances uncertain. In this game, the legendary 40-year-old Bosnian striker Džeko started, marking his 150th appearance for the national team—a milestone that puts him at the top of the all-time appearance list. Unfortunately, Džeko once again narrowly missed scoring.

On June 25, Beijing time, a pivotal match in the final round of Group C of the World Cup began, with Brazil taking on Scotland. A draw in this game would guarantee Brazil a top-two finish in the group. Just seven minutes into the match, Brazil capitalized on an error by their opponents to take an easy lead. In the 7th minute, a Scottish defender was passing the ball around inside his own penalty area, and Brazilian winger Rayan pressed forward, forcing Scottish center-back McKenna to make a clearance mistake that gifted the ball directly to Vinicius.

On June 25, Beijing time, ESPN insider Brian Windhorst reported that the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in a sign-and-trade deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers involving LeBron James and Jarrett Allen. James has become a free agent again for the first time since 2018. There has been ongoing speculation that he plans to return to the Cavaliers, but Cleveland can currently offer the legendary star only about $3 million in annual salary.