Following controversial decisions in the U19 Vietnam vs. Indonesia match, the identity and career of FIFA referee Ryo Tanimoto have drawn significant public attention.

Having successfully defended his top scorer title and played a key role in helping Hanoi Police win the V-League 2025/26 championship, striker Alan Grafite continues to attract attention by stating he is ready to wear the Vietnam national team jersey if given the opportunity.

With a 2-0 lead in the Finals, Knicks fans are already celebrating the championship wildly, but only "Mikal" Bridges knows this means nothing. Because five years ago, he had a 2-0 lead in the Finals and then lost the title. In that Finals five years ago, the Suns led the Bucks 2-0, only to lose four straight, marking the closest Chris Paul ever got to a championship in his entire career.

Written by Han Bing. At the midpoint of the first half of the Chinese Super League season, the referee evaluations and disciplinary penalties, which have drawn widespread public attention, have shown notable progress compared to previous periods under the Chinese Football Association (CFA) and the Chinese Football League (CFL). The CFA's referee assessments have become a key measure for clarifying on-field disputes, minimizing the impact of incorrect decisions as much as possible, and their efforts in promoting fair play are evident to all.

Following the confirmed arrival of Ederson, Manchester United is working behind the scenes to sign Matheus Fernandes from West Ham United. However, the pursuit of this 21-year-old Portuguese talent is unlikely to be as smooth as the Ederson deal. The 26-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder had no other buyers, but Fernandes is a different story—there is intense competition for his signature.

The LPL second split playoffs have concluded the winner's bracket final. Top Esports swept WE in three straight games to reach the finals, securing the first MSI slot for LPL. WE, who had previously toppled both BLG and AL, was completely outmatched against Top Esports—a surprising result. It's clear that Top Esports thoroughly studied WE during their break, controlling the entire series from start to finish.

According to information from Vietnam Television (VTV), every match of the 2026 World Cup group stage will be aired live on channels VTV3, VTV6, VTV2, VTV9, and VTV10. Since these are public broadcast channels, Vietnamese viewers can watch all 104 matches for free without any cost.

Midfielder Christian Eriksen was hospitalized for health checks after unexpectedly collapsing during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine on the evening of June 7 (local time) in Odense.

Manchester United are considering signing former academy goalkeeper Sam Johnstone from Premier League relegated side Wolves. The 33-year-old England international joined Wolves in 2024 but served as a backup, making only 27 appearances over two seasons, with 17 last term. Johnstone came through United's youth system, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2011 alongside teammates like Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard.

Geovane Magno shares his aspiration to don the Vietnam national team jersey, while also hoping to one day join Nguyen Xuan Son on the national squad.