According to the latest report from Argentine authoritative media outlet *Doble Amarilla*, after the passing of his father Jorge Messi, the king of football has made a firm and heartfelt decision: he will temporarily put aside all football-related matters with Inter Miami, not returning to the United States until further notice. The 39-year-old Argentine superstar has chosen to focus all his energy on being with his family during this most difficult time.

The Vietnam national team remained unbeaten in the group stage of the 2026 ASEAN Cup, but their defensive system has revealed several flaws, forcing coach Kim Sang Sik to urgently make adjustments before the semi-finals.

Despite being rated higher in terms of form, the Vietnam team lacks historical support when facing Malaysia in the two-legged ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals.

By appearing in the starting lineup for Vietnam's match against Cambodia in the ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage on August 7, Quang Hải marked his 84th appearance for the national team, officially surpassing senior Lê Công Vinh's 83 caps to set a new record for Vietnamese football at the national team level.

Adelaide United has the home advantage, superior fitness, match rhythm, and a squad considered stronger, but CAHN understands that this trip to Australia is not just a formality. With a new lineup of foreign players and a coach, Alexandre Polking, who knows Australian football well, the Vietnamese representative can certainly spring a surprise this afternoon.

Hot Vietnamese football news today 11/8: Vietnam national team receives FIFA points; Quang Hai intensifies training to face Malaysia

With the new season approaching, Atletico Madrid is undergoing a major restructuring of its defensive line. According to the British media *Daily Mail*, the Colchoneros are increasingly close to finalizing the transfer of Tottenham Hotspur center-back Cristian Romero, while defenders Molina and Ruggieri are also set to leave, presenting a "one in, two out" squad reshuffle.

It is no secret that Manchester United are eager to sign a left-back, with Newcastle United's Lewis Hall being their primary target. However, the Magpies have already lost three key players this summer—Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Guimarães—so they have decided to keep Hall.

On August 11 Beijing time, recent comments from former Warriors guard Monta Ellis have sparked heated discussions. He said that if he and Curry had swapped roles, the Warriors would have reached the same heights. Former NBA star Jeff Teague talked about this on his podcast. He disagreed with Ellis's claim, but his own remarks were equally controversial.

On August 11, Beijing time, the Clippers officially announced a two-way contract signing with center Jamario Sharpe. Standing at 2.26 meters, Sharpe surpasses Victor Wembanyama (listed at 2.24 meters) to become the tallest active NBA player. As a result, the current Clippers roster features both the league's tallest and shortest players, with the shortest being Yuki Kawamura, who was previously signed to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract.