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Lamine Yamal said he would not campaign for 2026 Ballon d'Or votes, preferring his achievements to speak for him. His decorated season gives him a strong case, but journalists' ballots will decide the outcome.
A family in Thai Nguyen received 32 million dong through the La lanh dum la rach charity programme. The VFF donated a signed Vietnam shirt that was awarded to the week's largest contributor.
At a southern refereeing course, 41 of 42 officials met the fitness requirements and every theory candidate passed. The VFF and VPF organised the training to align match-officiating practices for 2026-2027.
Ryan Giggs recalled asking Elliot Anderson not to join Manchester City during a round of golf. Anderson moved to City in June after Manchester United faced budget limits in the competition for his signature.
Vietnam are in Group B of the top division at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, facing the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan from September 26. Only group winners reach the final, making every fixture decisive.
Nguyen Trong Dai is seeking work after injuries, discipline issues and family pressure disrupted his career. The former Vietnam U19 captain hopes to play amateur football, develop online sales and remain connected with the sport.
Erling Haaland's double against Porto took him to 36 Champions League goals for Manchester City, level with Sergio Aguero's record. He reached the mark in 40 appearances, 24 fewer than his predecessor.
Ethan Mbappe assisted Lille's opener but was sent off in the 56th minute after an off-the-ball incident. Lille lost 2-3 to Real Betis, leaving seven league-phase matches to repair a difficult start.
Jose Mourinho argued that Real Madrid's pressing helped force Inter's errors in a 2-1 win, after Raul Gonzalez focused on their poor buildup. He also called for Madrid to finish chances more efficiently.
