Just one day before facing the reigning champions Vietnam at the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026, captain Rizky Ridho shared an inspiring journey of growth, while also disclosing the values that have made him the leader of the Indonesian national team.

Vietnam once suffered a defeat against Indonesia at Pakansari Stadium ten years ago, also in the ASEAN Cup (formerly AFF Cup). This serves as a psychological boost for the archipelago nation ahead of their match against Vietnam on August 3.

Bola Sport newspaper believes that besides the 3 naturalized players (Xuan Son, Hoang Hen, and Tai Loc), the Vietnam team also has 3 other notable faces that Indonesia needs to be wary of in the upcoming match.

The Vietnamese national team will face a major challenge when they travel to Indonesia at Pakansari Stadium on August 3 at 8:30 PM. This match is crucial for the race to top Group A of the 2026 ASEAN Cup and directly impacts both teams' chances of advancing.

Shea Lacey is exciting Manchester United fans after a promising performance against Atletico Madrid. The 19-year-old talent is expected to become a special discovery for the "Red Devils" in the upcoming season.

Ahead of the match between Indonesia and Vietnam in the 2026 ASEAN Cup group stage, media in the archipelago is highly confident of a positive outcome for coach John Herdman's squad.

From a position where they could have risen to the top of Group A, coach Kim Sang Sik's team dropped to third after drawing with Singapore, and now they face an away trip to Indonesia's Pakansari Stadium with the requirement of a win to keep their semi-final fate in their own hands.

Preface: The S16 season has officially kicked off, and I believe most players are closely following the recent matches. The competition between the LPL and LCK has been quite intense. The overall results over the past couple of days have surprised many fans, especially in the LPL, where the BLG team, after swapping their top laner, is nearly on a winning streak. Their match against JDG was particularly thrilling.

On August 2, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, the Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for Mackani, a 2027 WNBA first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick. Less than two years ago, the Sparks had acquired Plum through a major three-team trade involving the Las Vegas Aces and the Seattle Storm.

On August 2, Beijing time, LeBron James confirmed his signing with the 76ers, starting what could be the final chapter of his legendary NBA career. However, the future Hall of Famer is not expected to settle in Philadelphia. Multiple sources indicate that James plans to live in New York City, commuting approximately 100 miles south for each game.