Dinh Bac creates a headache for coach Kim Sang-sik, Cong Phuong returns to V-League, Indonesia coach praises Vietnam team along with notable transfer market developments.

The greatest charm of esports competitions is that you cannot determine the outcome based on "paper strength" or "stereotypes." For example, the 2026 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational produced many "upset highlights."

The most interesting off-court story of the offseason has emerged. According to Shams, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro got into a physical altercation at a training facility in Las Vegas, sparked by Adebayo's displeasure over Herro's criticism of him on social media.

The return of Nguyen Cong Phuong in the colors of Dong Nai is expected to boost the appeal of the 2026/2027 V-League and help the newly-promoted team realize its grand ambitions.

Indonesia's head coach John Herdman considers Vietnam the top contender for the 2026 AFF Cup title, citing their squad stability, early preparation, and experience as reigning champions.

The 2026 ASEAN Cup will officially take place from July 24 to August 26, featuring 10 Southeast Asian national teams.

South Korean media believes that two consecutive victories during the training trip in the land of kimchi are not just about the results. More importantly, Coach Kim Sang Sik is gathering essential real-match data to refine the Vietnam national team ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

The comeback of Nguyễn Công Phượng after years playing abroad and in lower divisions not only brings special attraction to V-League 2026/2027 but also sparks hopes for an ambitious Đồng Nai under coach Nguyễn Việt Thắng.

Whether Manchester United will sign 27-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder Ederson sparked heated debate among transfer experts on Friday. Among them, Italian transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano insisted that the deal was completely called off due to two unsatisfactory medical results for Ederson.

The 2026 League of Legends World Championship is down to its last two BO5 series. On the previous match day, a major clash took place between Western regions: G2 faced LYON and was swept 3-0, ultimately finishing in fourth place. After eliminating TOP Esports and T1 and being hailed as a championship favorite, G2 unexpectedly lost to LYON. The performance of the LPL's "third seed" is truly unpredictable—extremely high ceiling, yet a very low floor.