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Raphinha did not return after halftime in Brazil’s 4-2 win over Australia because of a muscular problem, BongdaPlus reported, citing the Brazilian football federation.
Hansi Flick was named LaLiga’s Manager of the Month for September 2026 after Barcelona won all four league matches during the month.
Ho Chi Minh City’s international financial center is drafting a resolution on issuing local government bonds through the center for consideration by the city’s People’s Council, VietnamPlus reported on September 29.
Japan are scheduled to host Ecuador in a friendly at 5:10 p.m.
Dong Hung asked media outlets and news pages to stop reposting old images of him and his family after his comments on Anh trai vuot ngan chong gai drew attention.
Donna Gigliotti and Mike Farah were elected as the new co-presidents of the Producers Guild of America, Variety reported.
A previously unreleased Mandarin recording by Leslie Cheung has been completed for release, VnExpress reported.
VFF amended the regulations for the 2026 national third division after LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai withdrew its entry.
Japan beat South Korea 2-0 in the Asian Games women’s football semifinal to advance to the final against North Korea.
