According to expert Doan Minh Xuong, the semi-final between France and Spain deserves to be considered the "early final" of the 2026 World Cup. This football analyst believes both teams possess quality lineups, squad depth, and distinct tactical identities.

In a key match of the 18th round of the Chinese Super League concluded on the evening of July 14, Beijing time, Zhejiang team hosted and edged Qingdao Hainiu 3-2, ending their two-game losing streak.

Introduction: After BLG, the LPL's biggest championship contender, unfortunately lost to HLE in the MSI finals, their public image completely collapsed. In particular, Bin, who was highly praised by LPL viewers and casters as the "world's top top laner," instantly became the "villain" of the LPL region. Even LPL caster Guan Zeyuan publicly criticized him in a video, saying, "Bin saying he's the world's best top laner might fool the audience, but don't fool yourself."

Greetings to all LPL viewers and League of Legends summoners. This is the "World of Esports" channel. The MSI Mid-Season Invitational has concluded, and everyone is discussing why BLG lost the title. Bin has become the focus of criticism, and the overall mood within BLG is quite low. However, this season does not afford them much time for sorrow—the World Cup competition kicks off tomorrow.

In an overlooked corner, the CBA has actually completed several trades, but because they didn't involve well-known stars, they haven't generated much buzz yet... The most noteworthy one at the moment is that the Shandong team acquired mixed-race forward Zhu Mingzhen from the Tongxi team, paying a transfer fee in the tens of millions. According to a well-known domestic basketball platform, Zhu Mingzhen signed a 3+1 C-type contract with the Shandong team.

Basketnews reporter Donatas Urbonas reports: T.J. Warren has signed a one-year contract with Paris Basketball, a European club. Yes, that's the same T.J. who once formed a "CP" with Jimmy Butler. This guy was born on September 5, 1993, a 6-foot-8 small forward with a 6-foot-10 wingspan, selected 14th overall in the first round of the 2014 draft.

Phan Van Duc will temporarily leave CAHN on loan to seek more regular playing opportunities in the new season.

Coach Kim Sang Sik has officially finalized the list of 26 players for the Vietnam national team to compete in the 2026 ASEAN Cup, following a period of training and squad evaluation. The lineup shows the South Korean coach continuing to place trust in an experienced core, while boldly giving opportunities to several young players who are performing well in the V.League.

To continue serving fans so they can come to the stadium to watch and cheer live for the match, the organizing committee will implement direct ticket sales at one location: Thai Nguyen Provincial Sports Gymnasium, for the international friendly match between the Vietnam national team and the Myanmar national team (taking place at 19:00 on July 18, 2026 at Thai Nguyen Provincial Stadium). Details are as follows:

Lucao do Break has officially bid farewell to The Cong - Viettel after the 2025/26 season with a heartfelt letter, and he is reportedly close to joining Ninh Binh to reunite with coach Chu Dinh Nghiem for the 2026/27 V-League.