By Han Bing. Xie Yuxin, Wei Qun, Cai Sheng, Zhang Yuning, Wei Xin, Zou Yougen, Huang Yong, Ji Mingyi, Wang Xinxin, Yuan Weiwei, Wu Pingfeng... These former national team players are now coaching in city leagues such as the Su Super League, Chuan Super League, Yu Super League, Chu Super League, Gan Super League, Qilu Super League, and Yue Super League, making it a striking phenomenon in Chinese football this year. This year, provincial city leagues have flourished, with many former national team players "descending" to take coaching roles.

Rather than a disgracefully feeble Milan or a cowardly Juventus when it mattered most, the fourth Serie A team to qualify for next season's Champions League is Como.

When the final whistle blew at the match against Everton, relief was evident on the faces of both players and fans. James Maddison collapsed onto the pitch from exhaustion, while Roberto De Zerbi sprinted to the sideline celebrating as if he had just won a major trophy. Yet beneath that atmosphere lay a painful truth: Tottenham should never have been allowed to find themselves in such a predicament.

The 2025-26 Premier League has concluded as one of the strangest and most turbulent seasons in recent years.

Over the years, Vietnamese football has witnessed many stars shine brightly only to gradually fade from the spotlight. But for Nguyen Cong Phuong, the story has always been different.

Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm signed a three-year contract with Ninh Bình FC and aims to turn this team into a squad with a distinct character.

This morning, May 26, Ninh Bình Club announced the departure of Technical Director Vũ Tiến Thành, paving the way for new head coach Chu Đình Nghiêm to take over the "hot seat" at the current time.

The Premier League season has concluded, and the league is set to distribute over £3 billion in broadcasting fees to its clubs—significantly higher than the £2.8 billion of the past three seasons. Manchester United, who finished third, will receive £191.5 million, an increase of more than £55 million compared to last year. The new champions, Arsenal, naturally top the earnings with £198.7 million, while runners-up Manchester City will get £192.5 million.

Special Contributor/Yuan Ye The long-silent former international "Uncle Wang" Wang Xinxin has recently returned to fans' view due to an interview. This time, he is no longer a commentator chatting in the studio, but a head coach roaring for the name "Lianyungang" back on the green field. In the third round of the Sulu Super League, Lianyungang faced the strong Suzhou away from home, falling into a desperate 0-2 deficit just 15 minutes into the match.

After the Lakers were eliminated in the second round of this year's playoffs, general manager Rob Pelinka explicitly stated that the team would add two assistant general managers this summer: one with a background in player scouting/evaluation, and one with expertise in data analysis and strategy. And sure enough, the first one has arrived. Shams reports that the Lakers have completed their first major front-office signing of the offseason, bringing in a rocket scientist to join the management team.