The Vietnam national team enters the journey to defend the ASEAN Cup 2026 title as the reigning champion, but what makes fans confident is not just the impressive statistics or the strong squad. Coach Kim Sang Sik continues to demonstrate his versatility in personnel management, sharp game-reading ability, and modern tactical thinking.

In the recent friendly match at Thai Nguyen Stadium, fans witnessed a bold approach from coach Kim Sang Sik as he brought Dinh Bac onto the field while keeping the trio of naturalized attacking players intact.

Vietnam football updates on July 23: Coach Kim Sang Sik's press briefing; Hanoi FC parts with a core player.

On July 23, Beijing time, Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami CF officially announced that 34-year-old Brazilian legend Casemiro has joined the team as a free agent. The five-time UEFA Champions League winner, a world-class defensive midfielder, will wear the No. 5 jersey—symbolic of the midfield core—and fight alongside Argentine superstar Lionel Messi to challenge for the MLS and other tournament titles.

Manchester United has reportedly inquired again about Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni this week. The 26-year-old French international is on holiday after the World Cup and has agreed to a contract extension with Real Madrid until 2031, though it hasn't been officially announced yet. The Red Devils believe there might still be a chance.

According to HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, Jonathan Kuminga has gained a new potential suitor—the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers are exploring a sign-and-trade deal to acquire the restricted free agent forward. Previous reports had linked the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Bucks to Kuminga, and now the Clippers have entered the race.

Just days after finalizing a record-breaking early contract extension, Wembanyama reflected on his three-year NBA career on July 23 Beijing time. Countless highlight moments, a string of personal accolades, and the recently concluded playoff journey all made his decision to re-sign an easy one. On and off the court, his influence continues to grow. On July 11, the San Antonio Spurs officially announced that Wembanyama had agreed to a five-year, 2.

On July 23, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, sources revealed that the Houston Rockets will hire Chip Engelland to join Ime Udoka's coaching staff as an assistant coach. Engelland specializes in shooting training and player development, enjoying an excellent reputation in the industry. He previously coached with the San Antonio Spurs for 17 years (2005–2022), during which he built a connection with Udoka, and spent the past four seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

According to a report from a local Denver TV station on July 23, former Nuggets player Ty Lawson was arrested on charges of stealing a bottle of vodka from a store in Castle Rock. The incident occurred around 8:03 p.m. local time on July 16, when the store owner reported that a man entered the shop, took a bottle of Tito's vodka, and left.

On July 23rd, Beijing time, in an effort to select the greatest shooters in history, NBA writers and editors at Bleacher Report conducted an internal vote to rank the top 99 shooters of all time. The judges were required to consider basic statistics, advanced metrics, and also take into account the context of the era.