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, Premier League giants Liverpool officially announced the loan signing of 27-year-old Uruguayan center-back Ronald Araújo from Barcelona for one year. In the new season, Araújo will wear the number 33 jersey for Liverpool. [Watch the Premier League on Migu Video] According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool included a €55 million buyout clause in the deal for Araújo.

On August 11, Beijing time, the Snooker China Open continued with two matches concluding recently. Chinese rising star Pang Junxu, born in the 2000s, lost 3-6 to four-time world champion Mark Selby. Meanwhile, the strongest player of the post-90s generation, Kyren Wilson, narrowly avoided an upset, battling through 11 frames to edge out Aaron Hill 6-5 in a dramatic reversal, securing his spot in the last 16. Pang Junxu faced Selby.

According to Sky News on Monday, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium that is nearing a deal to purchase approximately one-third of the shares in Premier League club Liverpool.

On August 10, Beijing time, the first round of the Snooker China Open main draw continued, with two more matches concluding this afternoon. Among them, Si Jiahui was in full force, sweeping Jiang Jun 6-0 in a Chinese derby, while Chinese young star Chang Bingyu was no match, falling behind 0-5 early and losing 3-6 to the "Australian Cannon" Robertson. As a result, 11 spots in the round of 16 have been decided, with China temporarily having 5 players advancing, quite an impressive performance!