Chelsea kicked off their summer friendly tour with a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers. The 10-goal spectacle in Australia showcased an exciting attacking force, but also exposed several issues in the London club's new system.

Expected to inherit the No. 7 shirt and become Atletico Madrid's new symbol, Lee Kang-in has yet to set foot in Spain. The reason is not professional but stems from mandatory procedures in South Korea.

Joao Pedro became Chelsea's hero with a hat-trick in just 10 minutes, while Cole Palmer and Estevao Willian left little impact in the 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers.

He's coming back. Insider Shams: Irving has fully recovered, and the Mavericks owner is eager to see him play alongside Flagg next season. Last March, Irving suffered a left knee ACL tear, which sidelined him for the entire 25-26 season, but he still secured a 3-year, $118 million extension from the Mavericks in the summer. He is now 34 years old.

Malaysia claimed three valuable points against Myanmar in their ASEAN Cup 2026 opener, thanks to a brace by Paulo Josue. This was a clear statement of the importance of experience in a squad undergoing a transitional phase.

On the evening of July 28, Beijing time, the Italian Football Federation officially confirmed that the 61-year-old Mancini would once again take the helm of the Italian men's national team. This marks his return to coaching after a three-year gap. Mancini, born on November 27, 1964, has previously managed top European clubs including Inter Milan and Manchester City.

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has officially confirmed that Roberto Mancini will return as head coach of the "Azzurri" after a three-year absence, while Claudio Ranieri has been appointed as technical director.

Although the Premier League season is still nearly a month away, Andoni Iraola is already facing a series of personnel challenges at Liverpool. The defense is thin and lacks depth, while a clear replacement for Mohamed Salah on the right flank has yet to be found.

Coach Kim Sang Sik will have little reason to drop striker Dinh Bac from the starting lineup against Singapore. The return of Tai Loc is good news for the Vietnam national team, but it should be a way to increase squad depth rather than replace a player who is in great form.

Becamex TP.HCM is accelerating the process of completing its squad. Alongside welcoming striker Hà Đức Chinh back, the team from the "Land of the Capital" has also started reducing its roster to prepare for the official registration list for the 2026-2027 National First Division (V-League 2) season.