On April 21, 2026, the Chinese Professional Football League Federation released the "Optimized Plan for Concussion Substitution for Professional Football League Participants (Trial)", covering the Chinese Super League, China League One, China League Two, Women's Super League, and Women's League One. The plan details regulations on concussion substitution management, pre-match verification, medical reporting, and return-to-play rules. It stipulates that players substituted due to concussion must seek immediate medical attention and submit a formal medical report within 48 hours.

On April 21, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced that, according to the latest rankings released by FIFA, the Vietnamese women's national team is positioned 37th worldwide with 1,593.71 points.

Last weekend, two top clubs from the five major leagues, both Champions League semifinalists this season, experienced starkly different fortunes. Bayern secured the Bundesliga title four rounds early, while Atletico lost the Copa del Rey final to Real Sociedad and missed out on the trophy. Some say Alvarez has a championship-winning nature, but it's more accurate to say his choices were correct. Kane, starting with 0 titles, joined Bayern and won 3 championships in three years, whereas Alvarez, who had 17 titles, moved to Atletico and ended up with 0 titles in two years.

Updated live stream link for the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 semifinal match between U17 Vietnam and U17 Australia, taking place at 7:30 PM today, April 22.

After squeezing through a narrow gap to reach the semifinals, Malaysian supporters are brimming with enthusiasm, demanding a rematch with Vietnam U17 in the championship showdown.

Speaking at the press conference before the semifinal of the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship, head coach Cristiano Roland affirmed that the Vietnam U17 team has prepared thoroughly and is ready to face the major challenge against reigning champion Australia U17.

Midfielder Duy Khang asserts that the Vietnam U17 team is ready to face Australia U17 in the semifinal, determined to surprise with disciplined spirit, technical play style, and thorough preparation.

Australia U17 head coach Carl Veart expresses great respect for Vietnam U17 ahead of the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 semifinal.

In round 20 of V-League, PVF-CAND Club continues to face difficulties regarding squad strength as two players receive suspension penalties.

Fadly Alberto Hengga has apologized following an unacceptable violent act in the Indonesian youth league.