The NBA Finals are over. The Knicks defeated the Spurs 4-1 to reclaim the NBA championship after 53 years. Regarding the Spurs' issues, yesterday's post made them very clear. In these five games, the Spurs led by 14, 12, 12, 29, and 16 respectively, and today only confirmed it once more: Are the Spurs really just a little bit short?

Winning the National Cup with Cong An TP.HCM marks a milestone in a long journey for Le Quang Hung, a player who once made mistakes, paid the price, and found himself again. He burst into tears during his post-match interview.

As previously predicted by midfielder Do Hung Dung, the Moroccan national team excellently held Brazil to a draw in their opening match. Assessing the game's dynamics, the 2019 Vietnamese Golden Ball winner believes Morocco was actually the better side, creating more dangerous opportunities and displaying coherent gameplay: "Clearly, this was a match where Morocco played better and clearly demonstrated their tactical planning. They proactively ceded possession to Brazil from the very first minutes. However, Morocco organized an active defense in the final third of the pitch, right in front of the center-backs."

Manchester United star Amad Diallo became the hero for Ivory Coast by scoring the only goal against Ecuador in their Group E match at the 2026 World Cup.

PVF CAND's defeat against Bac Ninh in the playoff not only relegated the team to the First Division but also served as a wake-up call for Vietnam's U23 generation. When youthful energy fails to overcome experience, coach Kim Sang Sik gains a clearer perspective on the development potential of young talents in a professional football environment.

Reporter Chen Yong reports. During the June international match window, the national team achieved one win and one draw. The match against Thailand showed a decent process, but the 0-0 result left some regrets and also prompted much reflection. However, with the World Cup approaching, the national team was quickly "forgotten." As for the World Cup, it became a carnival for Chinese businesses, media, and fans, while the Football Association, clubs, coaches, and players seemed to remain on the sidelines.

Authored by Han Bing. Following the midway point of the Chinese Super League, Transfermarkt revised player valuations. Zhejiang FC's Wang Yudong saw a €300,000 increase from last year's end, reaching €1.8 million (in euros, same below), surpassing naturalized player Serginho to become the highest-valued domestic player in China.

Japan courageously secured a point in their opening Group F match of the 2026 World Cup, after falling behind to the Netherlands twice but stubbornly fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw at Dallas Stadium.

On June 15, Beijing time, Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa posted a message congratulating New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson on winning the NBA championship. She shared a photo on social media with the caption: "Mission accomplished." In the decisive game, Brunson wore the Kobe 6 "Statue of Liberty" colorway sneakers. The late legendary superstar Kobe Bryant once left an iconic quote.

Breaking Vietnamese football updates for June 15: VFF President at FIFA Summit; CAHN vs. Ho Chi Minh City Police in the National Super Cup match.