On August 2, Beijing time, all 8 matches of the 21st round of the Chinese Super League concluded. After this round, the standings have undergone significant changes. The leader Chengdu Rongcheng, despite still failing to win this round, drew 1-1 at home against Wuhan Three Towns, suffering their fifth consecutive draw in the CSL. However, because Chongqing Tonglianglong lost to Shenzhen Xinpengcheng this round, Rongcheng's points advantage has not narrowed.

On the evening of August 2, Beijing time, 55-year-old Shenhua head coach Slutsky announced his resignation at the post-match press conference of this round of the Chinese Super League, ending his 2-year-7-month coaching career at Shenhua. Slutsky said: "I have given my all, but when I think there are some things I cannot change, then I feel it's better to leave. Here, I wish Shenhua all the best."

Leny Yoro believes that Man United is ready to return to the Premier League title race after a strong revival under manager Michael Carrick.

Coach Kim Sang-sik admitted that the central midfield duo of Hoàng Đức and Quang Hải is an issue for the Vietnam national team. How will he address this problem in the match against Indonesia at the ASEAN Cup 2026?

In a crucial match of the 21st round of the Chinese Super League concluded on August 2 Beijing time, Shanghai Shenhua suffered a 1-3 defeat away to promoted side Liaoning Iron Man, dragging them into the relegation battle after three consecutive losses. Having lost to Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and Shanghai Haigang in the previous two rounds, the struggling Shenhua once again failed to turn their fortunes around against Iron Man.

Patrik Lê Giang affirmed that wearing the Vietnam national team jersey is the greatest honor of his career, while emphasizing that the entire team will not overly focus on any individual from Indonesia but instead aim for collective strength in the decisive Group A match of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup.

President of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) Nualphan Lamsam, also known as Madam Pang, has decided to offer a bonus of 2 million baht (about 1.6 billion VND) to the Thai national team if they finish first in Group B and secure a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

The Vietnamese futsal team continued to showcase impressive form at the 2026 Continental Championship Friendly Tournament in Thailand, defeating New Zealand 4-1. After a draw against Russia, coach Diego Giustozzi's squad now holds a significant advantage in the race for the championship.

Ahead of the decisive clash with the Vietnam national team in Group A of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup, coach John Herdman affirmed that this is Indonesia's biggest challenge since the start of the tournament. The English tactician rated Vietnam as the strongest team in the competition and believes his players are ready to fight for control of the top spot.

Coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed that the Vietnam team did not come to Indonesia with the aim of getting just one point, but rather targeted a victory to keep the door wide open for a semifinal spot in the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026.