Becamex TPHCM has officially announced the appointment of Gerard Albadalejo Castano as head coach, gearing up for the new season with the goal of competing for a promotion spot to return to Vietnam's top football division.

From Shijiazhuang, Nan Nan reports that before this year's May Day holiday, Shen Xiangfu was very busy, along with several young colleagues. They were tasked with selecting outstanding young football talents born in 2011 and 2012 for Hebei Province. For over a week, Shen Xiangfu, Zhang Qi, Chen Kai, and Tian Huanjing had all their meals together. Rather than eating, it was more like holding meetings—after taking a few quick bites, they would discuss children, techniques, and tactics.

Zuo Rui reports from Xi'an. The World Cup is in full swing, and at the same time, the Xi'an College Football League—a World Cup of its own for local university students—is also underway. Though the event has not yet reached its anticipated scale and influence, it already demonstrates a purer, more diverse, smarter, and more exciting essence, reflecting the foresight and determination of Xi'an's football authorities that "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

Zuo Rui reports from Xi'an. Xi'an Physical Education University National Football College and Xi'an Football College, both based in Xi'an, a key city for football development in China, have different stages of growth: one is deeply rooted and aims to expand across the northwest, while the other is newly born, focusing on local youth training in Xi'an. "The National Football College of Xi'an Physical Education University is our model to learn from. There is no competition between the two institutions.

Written by Han Bing. The unprecedentedly large USA-Mexico-Canada World Cup has just concluded its group stage. As the world's largest single audience market for the World Cup, China's total online reach of World Cup content firmly ranks first globally. Moreover, it is foreseeable that as the tournament enters the knockout stage, although the number of matches decreases, the intensity of the knockout rounds will keep World Cup topics highly popular.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in North Africa, Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi has lavished special praise on teammate Munir Mohamedi, asserting that the veteran goalkeeper is the real leader of the national side.

Facing Paraguay, a team renowned for its powerful and collision-heavy style of play, Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann is devising tactical plans to reduce direct confrontations while maintaining effective control of the game.

After Manchester United's move for Matheus Fernandes hit a snag, potential alternatives are being discussed, with fans keen on securing the World Cup standout defensive midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who impressed for Morocco. The 18-year-old showcased his mature awareness, excellent technique, and comprehensive vision on the big stage.

Written by Han Bing: 69,000 spectators at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles witnessed a historic moment for both Canada and the World Cup. In the second minute of stoppage time, Portuguese-Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio fired a shot from outside the box, giving Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa. This marked Canada's first-ever knockout-stage win in a World Cup and their first appearance in the round of 16.

Defender Nguyen Nhat Minh posted a heartfelt farewell letter to Haiphong FC after three seasons with the team, ending a memorable journey with his hometown club.