On August 19, Beijing time, Premier League powerhouse Aston Villa officially announced the signings of two new players, Suzuki and Ruggeri, with a total deal worth €61.5 million. Among them, 23-year-old Japanese mixed-race goalkeeper Suzuki's transfer fee is €35 million, with €30 million as a fixed fee and €5 million in add-ons.

The Vietnamese national team will host Malaysia in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal at 8:00 PM on August 19 at My Dinh Stadium. With a significant advantage gained on the road, the Vietnamese players must remain focused and composed in this crucial return match.

On August 19, Beijing time, Ligue 1 club AS Monaco officially announced that they had terminated the contract of the 33-year-old French superstar Paul Pogba one year early. The club expressed gratitude to the 2018 World Cup winner and wished him all the best in the future. Unfortunately, Pogba was let go after just one year with Monaco. Earlier, due to a right knee injury, he only made one appearance in the pre-season matches.

Jamal Musiala has caused concern at Bayern Munich after collapsing on the pitch twice within three days, before he himself spoke about his neurological condition.

Chelsea officially renames the U21 and U19 teams to Cobham Next Gen from the 2026/27 season, marking a notable change in youth talent development strategy.

Rodri chose Barcelona over Real Madrid, but Jose Mourinho asserts that the Royal club has no reason to regret and completely trusts its existing midfielders.

La Liga 2026/27 has officially kicked off, but Real Madrid will start their campaign later with an away match against Espanyol. Below is the detailed schedule along with the most challenging periods predicted for the Spanish royal team.

Chelsea's 2026/27 Premier League campaign kicks off with a Fulham derby, followed by several notable fixtures against Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City, and Man Utd.

The Premier League 2026/27 schedule for Manchester United has been set with 38 challenging rounds. The Red Devils will start the season with an away trip to Hull City, while the first Manchester derby appears as early as September.

VFF opens the 5th VAR referee training course with 25 participants, aiming to enhance the quality of Vietnam's technology referee team.