Given the limited options for center-forwards under Carrick's management, Manchester United seem to need reinforcement up front. The €85 million signing Benjamin Šeško has missed all four pre-season matches so far due to injury, and he is prone to injuries, unlike Bruno Fernandes who is an "iron man". Additionally, Joshua Zirkzee is likely to leave the club this summer, so the outside world believes the Red Devils need a backup striker.

On August 12, Beijing time, this offseason the Warriors have primarily focused on re-signing their own players, with few major acquisitions. Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. sought to alleviate external concerns that Stephen Curry might be disappointed with the current roster. In a video conference interview with Bay Area reporters today, Dunleavy stated that Curry has never expressed any intention of changing his long-standing desire to remain with the Warriors for his entire career.

On August 12, Beijing time, Philadelphia is ready to welcome its new king. With LeBron James joining the 76ers, fans' enthusiasm has led to the creation of a brand-new mural in the city. The mural depicts James leaping to catch a bounce pass from William Penn for a dunk, a scene paying homage to his iconic photo with Dwyane Wade during their Miami Heat days.

On August 12, Beijing time, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, updated his social media to announce his official marriage. He posted a photo of his and partner Georgina's hands overlapping. In the picture, both are wearing rings on their ring fingers, and Ronaldo simply captioned it with the initials C and G, along with a heart emoji.

According to the latest report from British authoritative journalist Jacobus on August 12, Beijing time, Chelsea is willing to sell Enzo this summer, but they have set a price tag of up to £120 million for the 25-year-old Argentine midfielder. Chelsea hopes to finalize the first-team squad as much as possible before the Premier League opener against Fulham on August 24.

On August 12, Beijing time, according to well-known transfer expert Romano, Ligue 1 giant Monaco has proposed an early termination of the contract to the 33-year-old French superstar Paul Pogba, and Monaco has informed Pogba's team. Monaco hopes to reach a mutual agreement to terminate the contract before September 1 (the closing day of the summer transfer window), so that he can find a new club this year, with the final decision resting with Pogba.

On August 12, Beijing time, the final two matches of the China Open's round of 32 wrapped up, with post-90s star Wakelin overcoming Tom Ford 6-4.

On August 12, Beijing time, the Snooker China Open continued with an all-Chinese derby between Zhao Xintong and Zhang Anda for the last spot in the round of 16. After a fierce and grueling 11-frame battle, Zhang Anda secured a dramatic 6-5 comeback victory by sinking the deciding black ball, stunning the higher-ranked Zhao Xintong and advancing to the last 16. He became the sixth Chinese player to reach this stage. It was truly an exciting and dramatic contest that left spectators in awe.

Oh~ The ever-concerned US media "FW" recently proposed a trade plan as follows: Rockets get Irving; Mavericks get VanVleet + Adams + 2029 first-round pick + 2030 first-round pick.

The win against Adelaide United not only earned Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) a berth in the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite but also secured a minimum financial gain of more than 22 billion VND.