Despite missing the 2026 World Cup, President Prabowo Subianto has set an even higher target, calling for Indonesian football to make serious preparations for the 2030 campaign.

Gianni Infantino's crisis is opening the door for a series of powerful figures to enter the FIFA presidential race. However, to take over the highest seat in world football, some candidates may have to abandon the very "empire" that gives them their influence.

Chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Erick Thohir affirmed that he still has full confidence in coach John Herdman after the Indonesian team lost 0-3 to Vietnam in Group A of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

The AFC (Asian Football Confederation) account spoke about the impressive victory of the Vietnam national team over Indonesia in the group stage of the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Le Pham Thanh Long is a trending name following Vietnam's victory over Indonesia in the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Under Kim Sang Sik's leadership, Vietnamese football is going through an unforgettable phase. The sustained unbeaten run against various Asian rivals highlights both tactical consistency and the team's remarkable improvement over the last twelve months.

The convincing 3-0 victory over Indonesia at Pakansari Stadium not only brought Vietnam closer to a spot in the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals but also left a touching moment after the match. During the team celebration, defender Pham Xuan Manh unexpectedly approached and bowed to kiss Coach Kim Sang Sik's black polo shirt – an outfit that fans now consider the "lucky charm" of the Korean strategist.

On August 4, Beijing time, the first round of the WTA1000 Toronto women's singles kicked off. In two highly anticipated blockbuster matches, Chinese fans experienced mixed emotions. The 37-year-old veteran caused a major upset, whitewashing her long-time rival Putintseva 2-0 to end a seven-match losing streak in a remarkable performance. In the other match, China's highest-ranked player Wang Xinyu, plagued by excessive errors, was heartbreakingly overturned by Kasatkina 2-1.

On August 4, Beijing time, 37-year-old former national team goalkeeper Wang Dalei of Taishan angrily responded on social media to Taishan fans who criticized him. Wang Dalei furiously stated that he has always been treated as an "outsider" by Taishan fans, and as soon as he does something slightly wrong, he gets labeled. In the screenshot, a certain Taishan fan attacked him: "Continue to play it safe and come and go as you please. Not showing up for the tax controversy, not showing up when results are bad and you'll be criticized, not showing up when the coach is unstable, not showing up when fans are getting impatient!

Recently, Durant commented on James joining the 76ers: "Everyone in the league is chasing three things—championships, shots, and money." A couple of days ago, Durant was asked again about James joining the 76ers and said: "Back then, there was a team that had three scorers averaging over 20 points per game, and everyone said it was unfair. That team was the Warriors I was on.