Special correspondent / Song Ci In the 22nd round of the Chinese Super League, Beijing Guoan hosted Shenzhen Xinpengcheng at home. Despite being persistently plagued by a large-scale injury crisis, the team has shown a strong resurgence since the league break, securing a string of unbeaten results to stabilize their position in the standings.

The 3-1 victory over Cambodia not only helped Vietnam conclude the ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage as Group A leaders but also broke the "curse" of not winning at My Dinh Stadium for over two years.

Written by Han Bing. After the World Cup, South Korean football is experiencing an unprecedented "domino effect" of scandals.

Ten years ago, former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling was publicly criticized by José Mourinho, seemingly becoming another player who fell out with the "Special One." No one expected that they would still keep in touch and become friends, because the former Red Devils captain said that when a manager scolds you, it's because he values you. This summer, when Mourinho was reappointed as head coach of Real Madrid, Smalling immediately picked up his phone to congratulate the renowned manager he had played under twice.

According to Sky Sports UK, Manchester United approached Newcastle this week about left-back Lewis Hall and were told he is "not for sale" at any price. The 21-year-old has been the Red Devils' primary choice for the left-back position this summer, but like other positions, this first option has also ended in failure.

According to the latest report from COBE Radio journalist Víctor Navarro on August 8, Barcelona's pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez has not changed in any way. Although the Blaugrana are currently fully focused on securing the signing of Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri, this operation has not affected the club's strategy regarding the Argentine striker.

With three wins, a clean sheet in every match, and top of Group B in the 2026 ASEAN Cup, the Thai national team is very close to securing a semifinal spot. Coach Anthony Hudson's squad has impressed despite not bringing their strongest lineup to the tournament.

The 3-1 victory over Cambodia helped Vietnam's team close out the group stage of the 2026 ASEAN Cup with the top spot and opened up a necessary break before the semifinals. However, behind the top spot and the impressive statistics, the performance at My Dinh Stadium on the evening of August 7 also highlighted some shortcomings in the team's gameplay.

Nguyen Dinh Bac is becoming the most prominent name in the ASEAN Cup 2026 Golden Boot race as the Vietnamese striker rose to the top with 5 goals.

It wasn't a player or a moment on the field that stole the spotlight; instead, head referee Cheung Wai Lung unexpectedly became the most talked-about name on social media after Vietnam's 3-1 victory over Cambodia at the ASEAN Cup 2026. The Hong Kong (China) "man in black" drew attention for his youthful face, bright appearance, and demeanor that resembled a college student's.