At an age often considered a milestone for players to retire and transition into coaching, Bui Tan Truong of Dong Nai Club still has a burning passion that drives the former Vietnam national team goalkeeper to keep moving forward.

Special Correspondent/Song Ci In the 15th round of the Chinese Super League, Beijing Guoan faced Chongqing Tonglianglong away. The match was full of twists and turns. After taking a one-goal lead, Guoan conceded two consecutive goals. Falling behind, they displayed tenacious spirit to complete a stunning 3–2 comeback, snapping the opponent's unbeaten home record this season and securing a crucial victory to conclude the first half of the league campaign.

The LPBank V-League 2025/26 has seen a series of changes on the coaching benches. Is this merely a stopgap measure or a long-term strategy for each club?

Reporter Lu Mi reports: At the halfway point of the Chinese Super League, Henan team experienced a remarkable turnaround from the depths of despair in April to a strong resurgence in May. Their earlier slump had plunged the team into relegation anxiety, but the seven rounds of fierce battles in May saw the team visibly recover, announcing a bottom rebound with a three-game winning streak. The only regret was the loss in round 15, which prevented a perfect finish. From collapse to rebirth, April was the darkest period of the season for Henan team.

Reporter Chen Yong reports: Starting from the 5th round of the Chinese Super League, Qingdao West Coast began an unbeaten run. By the 15th round, they had gone 11 matches without defeat. In particular, during May's seven matches, they recorded 2 wins and 5 draws, maintaining an unbeaten streak, which rapidly boosted their points to 18 and lifted them to sixth place in the standings, easing the relegation pressure that had once emerged. Of course, with only half the season completed, Qingdao West Coast cannot afford to let up entirely.

Philadelphia, USA, is finalizing its preparations to host World Cup matches for the first time at the Philadelphia Stadium, which has a capacity of over 65,000.

Unable to play with the U19 Vietnam team, prodigy Gia Bao creates a stir with an impressive performance that helps HAGL beat Hanoi.

Predictions from Southeast Asian fans ahead of the U19 Vietnam vs. U19 East Timor match are drawing attention, with the majority leaning towards a decisive victory for Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's team.

Following the 2025/26 V.League championship, Coach Polking expressed his ambition to lead Hanoi Police FC to conquer top regional and continental competitions.

Losing to CAHN has sent Becamex TP.HCM to the bottom of the table, putting them at serious risk of relegation after the final round.