Reporter Chen Yong reports. Leading 3-0 at kickoff and 4-1 early in the second half, Taishan fans believed the match against Yunnan Yukun would be as easy as the previous game against Liaoning Tieren. However, to their surprise, Yunnan Yukun scored two consecutive goals after substitutions, putting Taishan's defense on high alert. Taishan ultimately won 4-3, but the process was nerve-wracking.

On July 13th Beijing time, reporter Spears captured a courtside moment where Heat star Bam Adebayo was seen chatting with boxing legend Mike Tyson. Planning to pick up some tips? The scene instantly ignited fan discussions, and for good reason—not long ago, Adebayo threw a punch at his former teammate Tyler Herro. The incident of Adebayo punching Herro has recently stirred up quite a commotion around the league.

Known for their slow pace, Manchester United had confirmed two new signings, Andre Santos and Carl Darlow, as early as last Friday, but delayed the official announcements. However, this week the club will definitely take action, with three new players waiting to be officially unveiled. Among them, the 22-year-old Chelsea midfielder Santos is most likely to be announced as a Manchester United player on Monday.

Journalist Lu Mi reports that on July 11th in Chengdu, the second leg of the 2026 Sichuan-Chongqing derby ended in a 1-1 draw witnessed by over 40,000 fans. Both derbies this season concluded in draws, which left fans on both sides somewhat disappointed. The two matches, seemingly a top-of-the-table clash between the league leader and the runner-up, actually revealed a significant gap in squad strength.

Staff reporter Wang Wei reports that on the evening of July 11, in the 18th round of the Chinese Super League, Shenzhen Xinpengcheng hosted Qingdao West Coast at the Shenzhen Stadium. The team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating their opponents 3-0 and securing the first CSL victory under new head coach Robbie Nielsen. In this match, Wesley contributed three assists, making him the key figure in the team's triumph.

Journalist Chen Yong reported that on July 11, the 2009-born national youth team drew 1-1 with Nigeria's U17 squad, finishing the Yinchuan Four-Nation Tournament as runners-up with one win, one draw, one loss, four goals scored and three conceded.

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, Opta's supercomputer ranks France as the leading favorite to win, with a significantly higher probability of lifting the trophy than the other three teams: Spain, England, and Argentina.

Considered one of the most notable stars of the 2026 World Cup, Lamine Yamal has yet to deliver the explosive performance expected of him. Ahead of the semi-final clash against France, the Spanish press believes the Barcelona youngster still has plenty of room to reach his full potential.

The transfer of Mason Greenwood to Turkish Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe is in its final stages, as Manchester United has announced they will not exercise their buyback clause. Now, French Ligue 1 side Marseille will complete the transfer with Fenerbahçe, and the Red Devils will benefit from a secondary sell-on fee.

Many title candidates like Hanoi, PVF-CAND, and Song Lam Nghe An all underperformed by failing to win their opening matches, making the 2026 National U21 Finals unpredictable early on.