The VFF has sent a message of encouragement to the U19 Vietnam players after they failed to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship.

Over the past two decades, Vietnamese youth football has made remarkable progress in the regional arena. However, amid this bright picture, the U19 team stands out as a special case, repeatedly missing out on the championship despite often possessing some of the most talented generations of players.

Manchester United has reached a full agreement with Atalanta's Ederson, and is now preparing to advance its midfield rebuild by signing a second new midfielder. This week, rumors linking Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott with the Red Devils have intensified. According to The Athletic, United is adopting a "wide-net" negotiation strategy this summer.

Two referees from Malaysia and Thailand have been invited to take charge of the two National Cup semi-final matches between Thép Xanh Nam Định - Công an TP.HCM and Ninh Bình - Thể Công Viettel.

On the morning of June 10, Beijing time, in a crucial warm-up match ahead of the 2026 World Cup, defending champions Argentina faced Iceland. In this highly anticipated clash, Argentina secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory thanks to a quick strike from Balco, a penalty goal from Messi on his return, and a late goal from Almada to seal the win.

According to Argentine media rumors, Manchester United are preparing to make an offer for Tottenham's controversial defender Cristian Romero. In recent months, multiple transfer experts have predicted that Romero will leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer after four years, with the 28-year-old Argentine defender looking to start a new chapter in his career. Tottenham are actively seeking to sign Van Hecke, who is valued at around £70 million, as a replacement for Romero.

It is not a player or a coach, but referee Ma Ning whom Chinese supporters mention most ahead of the World Cup—the black-shirted official who stirs many haunting memories for Vietnamese football.

The appearance of Coach Kim Sang-sik at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium drew significant attention from Indonesian journalists, leading to notable comments from head coach John Herdman after the match.

Indonesian media specifically mentioned U19 Vietnam after the dramatic draw between Australia and Cambodia, a result that officially denied the red-shirted team a spot in the semifinals.

As the ball rolls across North America, few notice that behind every match lies a massive financial machine in motion. The 2026 World Cup is projected to generate a record total revenue of nearly $9 billion for FIFA, including $3.9 billion from TV rights, $1.78 billion from commercial sponsorship, and over $3 billion from tickets and logistics. This makes it the single most profitable sporting event in human history.