Despite continuously winning titles in youth tournaments, Hoang Anh Gia Lai has yet to produce a generation capable of succeeding Nguyen Cong Phuong or Nguyen Tuan Anh, making the search for new "Messi" and "Pirlo" of Vietnamese football increasingly urgent.

At the invitation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Tran Quoc Tuan has arrived in the United States to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium.

One year, a $3.3 million contract, and the Lakers signed Matisse Thybulle. This means: 1. Kuminga is likely not coming, as he's asking for too much. 2. The Lakers now have 16 guaranteed contracts, exceeding the league's 15-man roster limit, so they must cut or trade one of the guaranteed contract players to adjust the roster. Could it be Bronny? Let's wait and see.

On July 21, Beijing time, LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, addressed the situation regarding LeBron in a recent podcast and refuted rumors. Here are the details—Rich Paul: It's not that people don't want to disclose anything; I've been telling them there's no need. LeBron himself hasn't made up his mind yet. All the speculation from various shows and the subjective opinions from veteran players are completely invalid.

Manchester United has held talks with the agent of Khephren Thuram-Kone but has yet to reach any agreement with Roma over terms. French outlet L'Equipe claims that United has initiated formal negotiations with Roma for Kone's transfer, putting them ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool in the race. However, everything remains at an early stage.

According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Rashford, who has finished his World Cup duties, is expected to return to Carrick's squad. Currently, the 28-year-old is on holiday, with a three-week break after the tournament. He will report back to the Red Devils around August 8, when the team will head to Dublin, Ireland for their final pre-season training camp.

The 4-0 victory of the Vietnam national team over Myanmar and the seeding of the U23 Vietnam team as the top seed in the 2026 Asian Games have earned Coach Kim Sang Sik widespread praise from South Korean media. However, South Korean press believes the Vietnam team still has much work to do, particularly in addressing defensive gaps before embarking on their journey to defend the ASEAN Cup title.

The Vietnamese national team will begin their defense of the ASEAN Cup 2026 title with a match against Timor Leste. In theory, they are the weakest opponent in Group A, but changes in recent years show that Timor Leste is no longer an easy "point bank" as before.

Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) stays active in the transfer market by officially announcing the signing of defender Phan Ngọc Tín, adding a quality option to their defense ahead of the 2026/27 season.

On July 21, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Lakers will sign a two-way NBA contract with forward Caruma. Caruma played for the Lakers' G League affiliate during the 2025-26 season. In the Las Vegas Summer League, he averaged nearly 19 points per game, shooting 61% from the field and 50% from three-point range.