Reporter Chen Yong reports that even the league leader Chengdu Rongcheng suffered an embarrassing two-game losing streak when several of their foreign players were injured. As for Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua, despite being deducted points at the start of the season, many still believed they had a chance to compete for the title, but foreign player injuries have essentially dashed those hopes. In the 2026 CSL season, reliance on foreign players has been more evident than ever before.

Reporter Chen Yong reports that the Chinese Super League is showing a steady upward trend. In the 2025 season, the league's popularity increased, with live audience numbers rising by 32.54% compared to the 2024 season. In the 2026 season, the CSL continued to be red-hot, with the first half of the 2026 season seeing live attendance figures 24.3% higher than the same period in 2025, an increase of about one-quarter. The level of enthusiasm for the CSL has far exceeded most people's expectations.

On June 8, Beijing time, the fourth round of the Women's Volleyball Nations League concluded. In the final match, Japan faced Canada in a fiercely contested battle. After five grueling sets, Japan erupted in the decisive set to win 3-2, narrowly avoiding an upset. This victory extended their winning streak to four matches and propelled them to second place in the rankings, trailing only Brazil, who also have four straight wins.

Some outcomes are already beyond doubt, such as the Real Madrid presidential election—Florentino's win is merely a matter of time, pending only the official confirmation. This means Florentino will continue as the club's president. After two consecutive trophy-less seasons, Real Madrid is set for major moves in the summer transfer window. The arrivals of Mourinho and two defensive pillars are all but certain, along with an offer exceeding €150 million for a top-tier attacking player.

Not only the contentious penalty late in the match, but the 1-2 defeat of U19 Vietnam by U19 Indonesia was also heated up due to a red card shown to an assistant coach in the 83rd minute.

Coach Hứa Hiền Vinh frankly took responsibility after Becamex TP.HCM was officially relegated from the V.League, while affirming that he does not avoid pressure and is ready to stay and bring the team back.

Vietnam U19 fell to Indonesia in the dying moments, sparking an emotional outburst from the archipelago's press as the host team secured a spot in the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship semifinals as Group A winners.

The encounter between Thailand's U19 and Malaysia's U19 not only decides the Group B top spot in the 2026 Southeast Asian U19 tournament, but also has sparked intense regional fan discussions about Vietnam's U19 chances of advancing.

U19 Indonesia earned a spot in the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship semifinals after a dramatic victory over U19 Vietnam. Coach Nova Arianto affirmed that his players have improved with each match and deserved the results they achieved.

U19 Indonesia defeated U19 Vietnam 2-1 to secure top spot in Group A and a ticket to the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship. After the match, Indonesian media drew attention with remarks targeting the young Vietnamese team.