With T1 eliminated, the MSI knockout stage semifinalists are now set. Apart from the LCP region, each of the four major leagues occupies one semifinal spot. This is the first time this has happened since the MSI format change. This year, the four major leagues really seem to be blooming together. Notably, all the semifinalists are the first seeds of their respective regions, and they have truly proved themselves with their performances.

The semifinalists for the 2026 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational have been determined. On the previous match day, the second round of the lower bracket began. TSW, who had eliminated TES, was utterly powerless when facing LYON. LYON needed only three games to sweep TSW and send them home. Even a North American team could easily sweep a Vietnamese team. It seems that TES is indeed the weakest team in the playoffs this MSI.

According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the agent of former Manchester United academy forward Mason Greenwood has informed Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce that they have accepted the contract offer valid until June 2030. This means Fenerbahce has reached a personal agreement with the player, and they are now actively negotiating with Ligue 1 side Marseille over a €40 million bid, which was officially submitted on Wednesday.

I've been through so many players, some of whom are here tonight. I also want to thank all the coaches and the presenters who joined me on stage today. We see many players, assistant coaches, and rehabilitation staff—they may have made only small contributions, but their work, effort, and loyalty have always been by my side.

The 2026 World Cup round of 16 clash between Argentina and Egypt concluded in an utterly unpredictable, wild fashion. Trailing the African side by two goals for nearly 70 minutes, the defending world champions appeared destined for defeat.

Preparations for the international friendly match between the Vietnam national team and Myanmar, scheduled for 19:00 on July 18 at Thai Nguyen Stadium, are being urgently carried out by the relevant units.

Hanoi Police FC continues to strengthen its squad for the 2026/27 season by officially signing goalkeeper Y Êli Niê.

On July 9, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Lakers officially announced that they have acquired center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz via trade. The Lakers sent two future first-round picks and two future first-round pick swap rights as trade assets. Kessler will wear the Lakers' No. 14 jersey this season. According to earlier reports, Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million contract with the Lakers.

Manchester United's hopes of signing Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni have quickly evaporated. Although rumors of his move to the Red Devils were rampant this week, it has proven to be nothing more than a "price-hiking" smokescreen orchestrated by his agent to secure a new deal. The 26-year-old French defensive midfielder has reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid to extend his contract, and after the World Cup, he will officially sign a new deal lasting until 2031.

France will face Morocco in the opening match of the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals on July 10. This highly anticipated clash pits the reigning runner-up against the world's fourth-ranked team. In this rematch, Les Bleus' potent attack must find a way to breach the "concrete" defensive wall erected by Morocco.