Indonesian media unexpectedly taunts Vietnam national team ahead of ASEAN Championship 2026, while the World Cup and transfer market also heat up with a flurry of notable developments.

The Philippines national team had an impressive warm-up for the 2026 AFF Cup, easily defeating Guam 5-1 in a friendly match at home.

U19 Indonesia is advised to play with more composure and stability at the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship.

Despite playing on the road and watching their top star Jalen Brunson repeatedly fight through pain, the New York Knicks managed a remarkable comeback from a 14-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95, taking a 1-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals series.

In the first game of the Finals, the Spurs lost to the Knicks. Before today, the Spurs had never lost the opening game in six Finals appearances, but today they ran into Brunson. When Brunson hit that unbelievable game-winning mid-range shot with 37 seconds left, all I could think was how could anyone be this tough.

Next month, Manchester United will confirm the arrival of a new midfield recruit. Cristian Orozco will turn 18 by then, becoming eligible for an international transfer under FIFA regulations. Last year, United reached an agreement with Colombian club Fortaleza CEIF, stipulating that Orozco would join during this summer's transfer window.

Reporter Wang Wei reports — On the evening of June 3, the Wuhan Five Rings Sports Center hosted an international women's football friendly, with the home team China facing Russia. This marked China's first appearance since the Asian Cup semifinals and served as a practical drill for the team as it prepares for the Asian Games and the next World Cup campaign. Before the match, a warm farewell ceremony was held for veteran player Gu Yasha, but the final result left a bitter taste.

Written by Han Bing. Although Florentino Perez's young opponent, Riquelme, has tried to win over Real Madrid fans by mentioning Rodri, Raul, and Hierro, it is clear that this deliberately early presidential election is a foregone conclusion. For Perez, the election is merely a formality. He needs to start his new term as soon as possible to push forward Real Madrid's reforms with greater efficiency.

Florentino Perez has openly stated his intention to bring Jose Mourinho back to the Bernabeu, paving the way for a shocking reunion should he retain the Real Madrid presidency following the upcoming elections.

After 27 years, the NBA Finals once again feature a classic matchup between the Spurs and the Knicks. In Game 1, the Knicks overturned a deficit on the road to beat the Spurs 105-95, taking an early lead in the series. The game was full of twists and turns, with fast-paced offense and defense switching quickly, embodying the intensity of a Finals showdown. The Knicks extended their playoff winning streak to 12 games.