The 2025-26 Premier League has concluded as one of the strangest and most turbulent seasons in recent years.

Over the years, Vietnamese football has witnessed many stars shine brightly only to gradually fade from the spotlight. But for Nguyen Cong Phuong, the story has always been different.

Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm signed a three-year contract with Ninh Bình FC and aims to turn this team into a squad with a distinct character.

This morning, May 26, Ninh Bình Club announced the departure of Technical Director Vũ Tiến Thành, paving the way for new head coach Chu Đình Nghiêm to take over the "hot seat" at the current time.

The Premier League season has concluded, and the league is set to distribute over £3 billion in broadcasting fees to its clubs—significantly higher than the £2.8 billion of the past three seasons. Manchester United, who finished third, will receive £191.5 million, an increase of more than £55 million compared to last year. The new champions, Arsenal, naturally top the earnings with £198.7 million, while runners-up Manchester City will get £192.5 million.

Special Contributor/Yuan Ye The long-silent former international "Uncle Wang" Wang Xinxin has recently returned to fans' view due to an interview. This time, he is no longer a commentator chatting in the studio, but a head coach roaring for the name "Lianyungang" back on the green field. In the third round of the Sulu Super League, Lianyungang faced the strong Suzhou away from home, falling into a desperate 0-2 deficit just 15 minutes into the match.

After the Lakers were eliminated in the second round of this year's playoffs, general manager Rob Pelinka explicitly stated that the team would add two assistant general managers this summer: one with a background in player scouting/evaluation, and one with expertise in data analysis and strategy. And sure enough, the first one has arrived. Shams reports that the Lakers have completed their first major front-office signing of the offseason, bringing in a rocket scientist to join the management team.

He's out, directly withdrawing from the Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals—Schröder sits out due to illness. Interestingly, the guy has a great attitude: after each loss in the East Finals, he posts on his social media "0-1", "0-2", "0-3"...

West Ham United's relegation to the Championship is a major advantage for Manchester United, as the Red Devils hope to acquire midfielder Matheus Fernandes at a reduced fee. Dropping down after 14 years, the "Hammers" are bound to see a wave of key players depart, with many Premier League clubs monitoring the situation. According to the UK's Daily Telegraph, the 21-year-old M. Fernandes is virtually certain to be among those leaving.

"Kids, want to know what the word 'quit' means? Watch the Cavaliers' game!" That wasn't me talking—it was Barkley. A few quick points: 1. The Eastern Conference Finals were nothing but a humiliation ceremony for the Cavaliers. Today, they lost in a miserable and shameful way—not just the game, but also the team's fighting spirit and bottom line. It was a complete, suffocating display of self-destruction and giving up.