Coach John Herdman has stated that the immediate objective for the Indonesian national team is to focus on two major regional tournaments: the ASEAN Hyundai Cup and the FIFA ASEAN Cup.

In a key match of Group H's second round at the World Cup, which ended on June 22 Beijing time, Cape Verde, making their debut, caused another upset by drawing 2-2 with the strong South American team Uruguay. As the fourth-seeded team in the group, they remained unbeaten in their first two matches, successively holding two former World Cup champions to draws. Cape Verde also set several astonishing records.

On June 22 Beijing time, with the NBA free agency period still some time away, the basketball world continues to await clarity on the future plans of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne revealed on a show today that even the Lakers' front office is uncertain about James' decision: whether he will remain with the Lakers, test the waters as a free agent with other teams, or retire outright.

In a key Group H match of the World Cup, which concluded on June 22 Beijing time, first-time participant Cape Verde pulled off another upset, holding South American powerhouse Uruguay to a 2-2 draw. As the fourth-seeded team in the group, they remain unbeaten after two rounds, having forced stalemates against two former World Cup champions.

Former Vietnamese women's national team center-back Bui Thanh Nhu assessed that Turkey is the most disappointing team at the 2026 World Cup, while former champions Brazil are gradually rediscovering their fluidity and coherence in play.

Breaking Vietnamese football news for June 22: Vietnam squad assembles; Thai Son Nam dominates in V-League futsal tournament

The combination of naturalized players, overseas Vietnamese talents, and quality domestic players is expected to make the Vietnam national team more robust and ready for the journey to conquer regional heights.

On June 22, Beijing time, the game ball that witnessed one of the most iconic game-winning moments in modern New York basketball history is heading to auction. Sotheby's will open bidding on July 1 for this basketball, which was used by OG Anunoby when he completed the game-winning putback in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

Congratulations, congratulations. Shams, the insider: CJ McCollum has signed a one-year, $21 million early extension with the Hawks, including a 7.5% trade bonus. A trade bonus means he receives a cash reward if traded, with the specific amount based on the contract terms. In January of this year, the Hawks sent "New York Mayor" Trae Young to the Wizards in exchange for CJ and Kispert, and no draft picks were involved in the deal.

On June 22, Beijing time, Lakers beat reporter Woike answered fans' questions online, covering topics such as Doncic’s future with the Lakers and the team’s search for a center. One fan asked: “Does the Lakers’ management take Doncic’s upcoming free agency seriously? Or do they rely on the Lakers’ prestige, making only minor tweaks each year, assuming all stars will willingly stay?”