The Indonesian national team concluded its preparations for the 2026 Asean Cup with a positive result.

"The pain is immense and it will take time for this wound to heal," Messi wrote in Spanish on Instagram on July 20. A great player, at the age of 39 and having won the World Cup four years earlier, still could not escape the emotion of having just lost something significant in a tournament where he and Argentina had achieved far more than expected.

The World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico has concluded, and the European transfer market has become the focus of attention. According to journalist Jota Jordi's report, Atlético Madrid is interested in Ferran Torres. If he agrees to join Atlético Madrid, then Álvarez could become a Barcelona player as soon as the next day. This statement is very straightforward: Ferran's decision directly determines whether Álvarez can come to Barcelona.

Hanoi quickly reinforced its squad after Pham Tuan Hai's departure by officially signing Bui Ngoc Long, a fast-paced player who recently won the National Cup with Cong An Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi FC has officially signed Andrew Jung, a 1.92m striker who once led the scoring charts for Indonesia's new champions, Persib Bandung, raising expectations for their attack in the upcoming season.

Cambodia strengthens its "Brazilian weapon" ahead of the clash with Vietnam at the 2026 AFF Cup, Coach Kim Sang-sik finalizes a 25-man squad, while Messi is honored by IFFHS and Manchester United aggressively pursues a World Cup 2026 "hero".

Placed in Group A alongside defending champions Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, and Cambodia, Timor Leste is still regarded as the weakest team. Their most realistic goal is to earn their first-ever points in the history of the ASEAN Cup. That is a small milestone, yet significant enough to mark a transformation for the entire football nation.

It was not FIGC President Giovanni Malago but newly appointed technical director Paolo Maldini, together with advisor Leonardo, who personally traveled to Barcelona to meet the Spanish manager.

Juventus have set their sights on Zirkzee, with Manchester United demanding 40 million. Can this transfer happen? After the conclusion of the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, European football transfer news has become a hot topic. Earlier, according to *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, Juventus have included Manchester United forward Zirkzee in their summer transfer list and have made initial contact to gauge the player's willingness to move and the conditions required to complete the deal.

Reporter Wang Wei reports — To build a "Sports City," Nansha needs top-tier hardware, especially international-standard football fields and modern football parks. Nansha aims to align with global standards and better embrace international events, particularly football competitions, in the future.