If FIFA expands the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, the Vietnam national team will have more opportunity to compete for a historic ticket, but the issue of squad depth and generational transition remains a major challenge.

Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Club is set to welcome foreign player Milos Vulić, a Serbian midfielder who has competed in the UEFA Champions League and Serie A.

"Where did Big White Edge go?" During this year's CBA Finals, you must have had this question. So did I. But anyone with a bit of life experience would understand that something serious was going on. This is not hindsight; Coach Lu Wei's explanation simply didn't hold up under scrutiny. An ankle injury? Have you ever seen an injured player completely disappear from sight?

After all four top picks in this year’s draft played their Summer League debuts, a consensus emerged: the "Four Kings" lived up to their name, with none of them disappointing. The No.1 and No.2 picks showcased their talent, No.3 pick Boozer displayed maturity beyond his years, and the No.4 pick Wilson made the world see him anew.

Reporter Chen Yong reports. Leading 3-0 at kickoff and 4-1 early in the second half, Taishan fans believed the match against Yunnan Yukun would be as easy as the previous game against Liaoning Tieren. However, to their surprise, Yunnan Yukun scored two consecutive goals after substitutions, putting Taishan's defense on high alert. Taishan ultimately won 4-3, but the process was nerve-wracking.

On July 13th Beijing time, reporter Spears captured a courtside moment where Heat star Bam Adebayo was seen chatting with boxing legend Mike Tyson. Planning to pick up some tips? The scene instantly ignited fan discussions, and for good reason—not long ago, Adebayo threw a punch at his former teammate Tyler Herro. The incident of Adebayo punching Herro has recently stirred up quite a commotion around the league.

Known for their slow pace, Manchester United had confirmed two new signings, Andre Santos and Carl Darlow, as early as last Friday, but delayed the official announcements. However, this week the club will definitely take action, with three new players waiting to be officially unveiled. Among them, the 22-year-old Chelsea midfielder Santos is most likely to be announced as a Manchester United player on Monday.

Journalist Lu Mi reports that on July 11th in Chengdu, the second leg of the 2026 Sichuan-Chongqing derby ended in a 1-1 draw witnessed by over 40,000 fans. Both derbies this season concluded in draws, which left fans on both sides somewhat disappointed. The two matches, seemingly a top-of-the-table clash between the league leader and the runner-up, actually revealed a significant gap in squad strength.

Staff reporter Wang Wei reports that on the evening of July 11, in the 18th round of the Chinese Super League, Shenzhen Xinpengcheng hosted Qingdao West Coast at the Shenzhen Stadium. The team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating their opponents 3-0 and securing the first CSL victory under new head coach Robbie Nielsen. In this match, Wesley contributed three assists, making him the key figure in the team's triumph.

Journalist Chen Yong reported that on July 11, the 2009-born national youth team drew 1-1 with Nigeria's U17 squad, finishing the Yinchuan Four-Nation Tournament as runners-up with one win, one draw, one loss, four goals scored and three conceded.