The race for promotion and relegation spots in the First Division is entering a crucial pivotal phase.

VFF General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu affirmed that the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 championship is a positive signal, but the greater goals for Vietnam U17 remain continental tournaments and the World Cup dream.

Chelsea is reportedly prepared to appoint a top coaching duo to the managerial position following the team's departure from Liam Rosenior.

After the latest match of round 20 in the LPBank V-League 2025-2026 concluded, the championship race has almost become a solo performance by Hanoi Police following their 4-2 victory over Song Lam Nghe An, bringing them closer to the crown. Meanwhile, a loss against a competitor in the relegation zone has pushed PVF-CAND deeper into the bottom of the standings.

According to TTXVN's correspondent in Washington, after nearly 8 years of preparation, the 2026 World Cup is approaching rapidly, carrying hopes of becoming a milestone that shapes the future of soccer in the United States for decades. Amid numerous questions, the most pressing concern currently is: Can the U.S. men's national team leverage the home advantage to make a significant impact?

On April 27th Beijing time, the 8th round of the Chinese Super League commenced. Several matches concluded last night: Qingdao Hainiu upset Shandong Taishan 4-1, Shenzhen defeated newly-promoted Liaoning Tieren 1-0, newly-promoted Chongqing hit the post twice but still drew 1-1 with West Coast, Dalian suffered a 3-1 defeat to Yunnan, and Henan, in poor form, lost 0-3 to powerhouse Shenhua. Consequently, the updated standings show Chengdu in first place and Chongqing in second.

Reported by journalist Lu Mi On April 26th, in the 8th round of the Chinese Super League, Chongqing Tongliang Dragons hosted Qingdao West Coast at Chongqing Longxing Football Stadium. With key foreign players injured and the attacking lineup incomplete, Chongqing Tongliang Dragons battled the opponent for 90 minutes, ultimately drawing 1-1. Although they failed to secure consecutive home wins, Tongliang Dragons continue to extend their unbeaten streak in this season's CSL, firmly maintaining their position in the upper ranks of the standings.

Espanyol vs Levante Preview (02:00, April 28). Prediction of the result, expected lineup, expert analysis for the match between Espanyol and Levante in Round 33 of the Spanish National Championship (La Liga) 2025/26.

At 3:00 AM Beijing time on April 28, the final match of Premier League Round 34 takes place, with Manchester United hosting Brentford at home. Manchester United vs Brentford, key points of the match are as follows: First: The situation of both teams!

In the top five leagues, apart from the Premier League, the title races are largely settled, while the Premier League battle remains extremely tight, likely to be decided only in the final match. Regarding this, Mail reporter Craig Hope commented on Arsenal's current title-chasing situation. The reporter stated: Arsenal's pursuit of the title feels heavy; their past three consecutive runner-up finishes in the Premier League have placed a huge burden on the team, making it difficult to move forward lightly.