Marcus Rashford once candidly pointed out one of the biggest issues causing Manchester United's decline after Sir Alex Ferguson's era. Coach Michael Carrick now has a chance to change that, but he also faces a difficult puzzle that Rashford himself had warned about.

King Power is selling Leicester City for over £200 million, potentially ending 16 years of ownership after a period of ups and downs.

The Laos Football Federation has requested an investigation into suspected misconduct after two rounds of questioning players, while Vietnam grabs attention with the 135,000-seat VinFast - Trống Đồng stadium, Manchester United also finalizes Bayindir's future, and Arsenal is unexpectedly linked to Osimhen.

Hanoi Police Club (CAHN) has officially extended the contract with midfielder Le Van Do for an additional 3 seasons. This is seen as an important step to maintain squad stability for upcoming goals.

Vietnam enters the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals with the goal of defeating Malaysia away from home to open the door to defending their title. With what they have, this is not only a professional task but also a test of Vietnam's standing in Southeast Asian football.

Written by Han Bing. At midnight on August 16th Beijing time, La Liga begins, marking the third consecutive season that La Liga opens the curtain for the top five European leagues. Mourinho's return, blockbuster summer signings, and the "halo" of World Cup champions are the core competitiveness of La Liga challenging the Premier League in the new season. Naturally, the outside world is full of anticipation for such a vibrant La Liga. Just four weeks after the World Cup ended, La Liga takes the lead in starting the new season among the top five leagues.

From Zuo Rui in Zhidan, August 13 – After the first three rounds of the primary school group at the third "Century-Old Elite Schools Cup" Football Elite Exchange Tournament, Tangshan Port Economic Development Zone First Primary School (hereinafter referred to as Haigang No. 1 Primary School), participating for the first time, advanced as the second-place finisher in its group. "Don't worry too much about winning or losing—just play our game, show our style and spirit, and stay united," head coach Yang Gang told his players.

Reported by Wang Wei from Zhidan. On August 13, in the third match of the primary school group stage of the third "Century-old Famous Schools Cup" Football Elite Exchange Tournament, the Shanxi Linfen No.1 Central School team faced the Hangzhou Xuejun Primary School. A young player with big eyes and deep features from Linfen No.1 Central School made an inside cut and curled a left-footed shot into the net, breaking the deadlock for his team.

Reporter Lu Mi reports. This weekend, the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League is about to start. Chengdu Rongcheng's lead is significant, and the championship seems to have no suspense. Currently, only two issues remain undecided: who will take the second place, who will get the Asian competition spots, and the fate of the teams fighting against relegation.

Journalist Lu Mi reports. This weekend, the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League is about to kick off. Chengdu Rongcheng holds a clear lead, and the championship seems to be a foregone conclusion. Currently, only two issues remain unresolved: who will take second place, secure the Asian competition spots, and the fate of the relegation-threatened teams.