Adelaide United has the home advantage, superior fitness, match rhythm, and a squad considered stronger, but CAHN understands that this trip to Australia is not just a formality. With a new lineup of foreign players and a coach, Alexandre Polking, who knows Australian football well, the Vietnamese representative can certainly spring a surprise this afternoon.

Hot Vietnamese football news today 11/8: Vietnam national team receives FIFA points; Quang Hai intensifies training to face Malaysia

With the new season approaching, Atletico Madrid is undergoing a major restructuring of its defensive line. According to the British media *Daily Mail*, the Colchoneros are increasingly close to finalizing the transfer of Tottenham Hotspur center-back Cristian Romero, while defenders Molina and Ruggieri are also set to leave, presenting a "one in, two out" squad reshuffle.

It is no secret that Manchester United are eager to sign a left-back, with Newcastle United's Lewis Hall being their primary target. However, the Magpies have already lost three key players this summer—Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Guimarães—so they have decided to keep Hall.

On August 11 Beijing time, recent comments from former Warriors guard Monta Ellis have sparked heated discussions. He said that if he and Curry had swapped roles, the Warriors would have reached the same heights. Former NBA star Jeff Teague talked about this on his podcast. He disagreed with Ellis's claim, but his own remarks were equally controversial.

On August 11, Beijing time, the Clippers officially announced a two-way contract signing with center Jamario Sharpe. Standing at 2.26 meters, Sharpe surpasses Victor Wembanyama (listed at 2.24 meters) to become the tallest active NBA player. As a result, the current Clippers roster features both the league's tallest and shortest players, with the shortest being Yuki Kawamura, who was previously signed to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract.

NBA fans won't have to wait much longer, as the 2026-27 regular season schedule is set to be released. ESPN has obtained the league's schedule release plan: the opening week and Christmas Day games will be unveiled first on Wednesday (Beijing time, same below) during the "Good Morning America" show.

On August 11 Beijing time, according to the latest report from renowned reporter Fischer, Kawhi Leonard believes that the blockbuster trade between the Clippers and Raptors, which has reached a verbal agreement, will ultimately be finalized before the Raptors' training camp opens next month.

On August 11, Beijing time, Premier League giants Liverpool officially announced the loan signing of 27-year-old Uruguayan center-back Ronald Araújo from Barcelona for one year. In the new season, Araújo will wear the number 33 jersey for Liverpool. [Watch the Premier League on Migu Video] According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool included a €55 million buyout clause in the deal for Araújo.

On August 11, Beijing time, the Snooker China Open continued with two matches concluding recently. Chinese rising star Pang Junxu, born in the 2000s, lost 3-6 to four-time world champion Mark Selby. Meanwhile, the strongest player of the post-90s generation, Kyren Wilson, narrowly avoided an upset, battling through 11 frames to edge out Aaron Hill 6-5 in a dramatic reversal, securing his spot in the last 16. Pang Junxu faced Selby.