When the final whistle blew at the Yuxi Plateau Sports Center, the cold "0-1" on the scoreboard not only marked Chengdu Rongcheng's bitter away defeat but also completely tore off the fig leaf of this Chinese Super League leader.

At 2:00 a.m. local time on August 8, 2026, in a nursing home in Rosario, Argentina, a 68-year-old man closed his eyes forever. His name was Jorge Messi, the recently deceased as reported by Argentine media Infobae, and more importantly, the father, agent, and most steadfast guardian of the world's greatest football legend—Lionel Messi.

In a preseason friendly that concluded on the evening of August 8, Beijing time, the two Serie A giants faced off in Perth, Australia. In the end, Inter Milan narrowly defeated Juventus 2-1. In the 19th minute, Bonny broke through on the left and crossed the ball, while Dimarco fired a low shot from the center to score, netting for the second consecutive preseason game. This helped Inter take a 1-0 lead over Juventus.

Jorge Messi, the father and a key figure in the career of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, died on the evening of August 7 at the age of 68.

Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Claudio Tapia has stated that no one, not even the AFA, has the authority to decide when Lionel Messi will end his career.

Breaking sports news tonight, August 8: Thailand's team faces the risk of losing four key players and meeting Vietnam in the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals; Coach Kim Sang Sik sets two records after Vietnam tops the group

ASEAN Cup 2026 football results - Thethaovanhoa.vn provides the fastest and most accurate updates of ASEAN Cup 2026 football results today, August 8.

On August 8th, Beijing time, the first round of the Snooker China Open kicked off, with Chinese star Ding Junhui facing off against "Potato" Gilbert. Ding Junhui was ice-cold, suffering five consecutive losses and eventually losing 1-6, resulting in a shocking first-round exit. This match revealed four undeniable facts that must be acknowledged, and there is even worse news for Ding after his loss!

On August 8, Beijing time, Premier League champions Arsenal officially announced the signing of 28-year-old Brazilian international midfielder Guimarães, with a contract until 2030 and an option for an additional year. Guimarães will continue to wear the number 39 jersey at Arsenal, as he did at Newcastle.

At 20:00 Beijing time on August 8, a crucial match of the 22nd round of the Chinese Super League kicks off, with Yunnan Yukun hosting league leaders Chengdu Rongcheng at home. The starting lineups for both sides have been announced.