According to expert Doan Minh Xuong, Vietnam's meticulous preparation in both squad strength and mentality will allow them to secure a favorable result in the away first leg, creating momentum before returning to My Dinh Stadium to fight for a spot in the final.

Singapore enters the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal as underdogs against Thailand, but they are fully capable of causing an upset based on their group stage performances.

Hot Vietnamese football news today 15/8: Vietnam national team excited; Vietnam women's team accelerates for ASIAD 2026

On Saturday at 22:45, Manchester United will face AC Milan in Poland for their final summer friendly. The officially announced 26-man traveling squad reveals that Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, and Lisandro Martinez—the last three World Cup internationals to rejoin the team—are back. However, the €85 million striker Sesko is still unable to play and could also miss the Premier League opener next week.

According to a Vietnam News Agency (TTXVN) correspondent in Southeast Asia, the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals feature many players in outstanding form. Among the seven highest-rated stars of the group stage according to Sofascore scores, Vietnam contributes four names, Thailand has two, and Malaysia has one.

The future of Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid has once again come into question after the Argentine striker was left out of the squad for a friendly match against Marseille. While Spanish media are reporting new developments, Barcelona continues to be mentioned in this story that has drawn significant attention.

On August 15, Beijing time, Fenway Group, the owner of Premier League giant Liverpool FC, announced that after months of negotiations, it has sold 30% of its stake in Liverpool to a multinational consortium named "1892 Holdings." According to The Guardian, the deal is valued at £1.65 billion, placing Liverpool's total valuation at £5.5 billion.

According to a TTXVN correspondent in Southeast Asia, the official website of ASEAN United FC has just published an article reviewing Nguyen Quang Hai's journey in the ASEAN Championship arena: from his outstanding performance that helped the Vietnamese national team clinch the 2018 title to his role as captain at the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026.

A government audit from 2016 in South Korea has suddenly resurfaced, prompting the KFA to issue an apology over allegations that the organization's credit cards were used to pay for sensitive services for international referees.

Chelsea has demanded that Manchester City act quickly if they want to sign Enzo Fernandez for £120 million. However, manager Enzo Maresca unexpectedly made a cryptic statement, making the Manchester club's plans even more unpredictable.