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On August 2, Beijing time, the VNL finals wrapped up. In the decisive title match, the two competing teams, Poland and the USA, battled through all five sets, delivering an intense showdown. In the end, the Polish men's volleyball team edged out the USA with a 3-2 victory, securing the championship and successfully defending their title, earning their third in history. It's undeniable that Poland is exceptionally strong, standing alone in terms of sheer power!

On August 2, Beijing time, all 8 matches of the 21st round of the Chinese Super League concluded. After this round, the standings have undergone significant changes. The leader Chengdu Rongcheng, despite still failing to win this round, drew 1-1 at home against Wuhan Three Towns, suffering their fifth consecutive draw in the CSL. However, because Chongqing Tonglianglong lost to Shenzhen Xinpengcheng this round, Rongcheng's points advantage has not narrowed.

On the evening of August 2, Beijing time, 55-year-old Shenhua head coach Slutsky announced his resignation at the post-match press conference of this round of the Chinese Super League, ending his 2-year-7-month coaching career at Shenhua. Slutsky said: "I have given my all, but when I think there are some things I cannot change, then I feel it's better to leave. Here, I wish Shenhua all the best."

Leny Yoro believes that Man United is ready to return to the Premier League title race after a strong revival under manager Michael Carrick.

Coach Kim Sang-sik admitted that the central midfield duo of Hoàng Đức and Quang Hải is an issue for the Vietnam national team. How will he address this problem in the match against Indonesia at the ASEAN Cup 2026?

In a crucial match of the 21st round of the Chinese Super League concluded on August 2 Beijing time, Shanghai Shenhua suffered a 1-3 defeat away to promoted side Liaoning Iron Man, dragging them into the relegation battle after three consecutive losses. Having lost to Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and Shanghai Haigang in the previous two rounds, the struggling Shenhua once again failed to turn their fortunes around against Iron Man.

Patrik Lê Giang affirmed that wearing the Vietnam national team jersey is the greatest honor of his career, while emphasizing that the entire team will not overly focus on any individual from Indonesia but instead aim for collective strength in the decisive Group A match of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup.

President of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) Nualphan Lamsam, also known as Madam Pang, has decided to offer a bonus of 2 million baht (about 1.6 billion VND) to the Thai national team if they finish first in Group B and secure a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

The Vietnamese futsal team continued to showcase impressive form at the 2026 Continental Championship Friendly Tournament in Thailand, defeating New Zealand 4-1. After a draw against Russia, coach Diego Giustozzi's squad now holds a significant advantage in the race for the championship.