Today's topic is about the CBA. However, if I were to give such praise to Zhang Zhenlin, many people would surely comment things like "MVP of the losing team," "Only XXX in the world," "head-clutching," and so on. Honestly, it's quite boring—it's time to move on. Also, if you claim Zhang Zhenlin made the national team because of connections, I strongly disagree.

After Arsenal lost the Champions League final on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain, they faced widespread ridicule, especially from London rivals like Chelsea and Tottenham and their players. Reports suggest that Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson also subtly criticized their tactics in the final. In the final held in Budapest, the Premier League champions under Arteta adopted a conservative defensive approach, with a possession rate of only 24.

In the past, young football players could only apply for the sports training major. In 2024, with national policy support, undergraduate institutions added a new football sports major, the only single-sport major established in universities across the country, highlighting the status of football in Chinese sports.

Staff reporter Chen Yong reports | Last night, the Chinese U19 national team (the 2007 youth team) officially began their journey in the Toulon Tournament, marking the first time in seven years that the Chinese youth team has participated in this event. Prior to this, the U10 national youth team took part in the Montaigu Tournament in France, and the U11 national youth team competed in the Nations' Cup in Italy. The overseas competition plan is being steadily advanced.

Reporter Lu Mi reports: As the 2026 Chinese Super League season reaches its halfway point, a group of U23 players have stood out, with some already becoming key members of the national team while others are still waiting for their chance. Chengdu Rongcheng claimed the mid-season title, and Hu Hetao, the main left-back who made his CSL debut in the 2022 season, has shone with consistent performances, making him a crucial piece in the team's championship push.

Written by Han Bing. During the June international window, China will face Singapore and Thailand in warm-up matches. Both teams were opponents China encountered two years ago in the final round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup. This reunion feels like a completely different era compared to back then.

Reporter Chen Yong reports: After the 09 national youth team won the U17 Asian Cup runner-up and qualified for the U17 World Cup, marking a historic breakthrough for Chinese youth football after 21 years, how to safeguard young players has become a hot topic.

The second round of the LPL Spring Split playoffs has already begun. TOP Esports faced JD Gaming, losing the first game but then winning three in a row, sending JDG to the loser's bracket. After watching the first game, TOP fans were truly hopeless—JDG took just 24 minutes to crush TOP and secure the first win. Seeing such a huge gap in form between the two teams, everyone was worried for TOP. Unexpectedly, after being underestimated, TOP turned things around.

AC Milan forward Rafael Leão announced last week that he will leave the club this summer. According to *Gazzetta dello Sport*, the Portuguese international is keen on a move to Manchester United. However, the Red Devils' current priority is not signing a winger, as caretaker manager Michael Carrick first needs to strengthen the midfield. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that, barring a "crazy surprise," Atalanta's Ederson will join Manchester United.

Hanoi Police FC officially won the V.League 2025/26 season with 64 points, thereby matching the points record set by Hanoi FC when they claimed the title in 2018.