Manchester City will not comply with the 5pm deadline set by Chelsea to submit a £120 million bid for midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Ahead of the first leg of the ASEAN Championship 2026 semifinal between Malaysia and Vietnam, VFF Vice President Tran Anh Tú affirmed his confidence in captain Nguyễn Quang Hải, while emphasizing that team spirit, fighting determination, and thorough preparation are crucial factors for the Vietnamese team.

Ahead of the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal against Vietnam at Kuala Lumpur Stadium (KLFA) on the evening of August 16, the Malaysian team is facing numerous squad difficulties, yet remains determined to leverage home advantage and fighting spirit to surprise the reigning champions.

Since the age of 16, Yan Diomande has forced opponents to double-team him, and those who have worked with him early recognized a rare and exceptional talent.

Bac Ninh has officially signed Pierre Lamothe, a Canadian-Vietnamese midfielder who was once called up to Canada's U20 team and openly expressed his dream of wearing the Vietnam national team jersey.

The Vietnam women's national team attended a workshop on anti-doping education and communication as part of their preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

On August 14, Beijing time, the Snooker China Open continued. Chinese player Zhou Yuelong faced veteran David Gilbert for a spot in the semifinals. After a grueling 11 frames, Zhou Yuelong, trailing 1-4, showed relentless determination, fighting back to a 6-5 decider victory over Gilbert to advance.

When Arsenal's scouts again turned their attention to the Bundesliga, this time their target was a familiar face who had once left Anfield — Jarell Quansah.

Coach Anthony Hudson affirmed that the Thailand national team will not look beyond the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-final against Singapore, while emphasizing that the "War Elephants" must absolutely not underestimate their opponents.

Coach Lee asserts that the Singapore team is not haunted by their poor head-to-head record against Thailand, and stresses that his side is only focusing on the first leg of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 semi-final.