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Hong Kong actor Lui Yu-yeung died in Guangzhou on September 7 at 62, VnExpress reported, citing St Headline. His family announced the news four days later; the report said he had undergone treatment for stomach cancer over several years.
Como marked its Champions League debut with a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on September 10. Cesc Fàbregas's side reached a new milestone after qualifying for European competition.
Alexander Zverev criticized the US Open semifinal schedule before facing Karen Khachanov. He argued that their 3 p.m. New York start on September 11 offered less favorable recovery timing than the evening match between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe.
Kieu Chinh returns to Vietnamese cinema as a grandmother in Mai no mot loi tam biet, released on September 11. At 89, she says her enthusiasm for acting continues to draw her to substantial roles.
Vietnam's government issued Decree 351/2026/ND-CP on September 11, setting out the Ministry of Industry and Trade's responsibilities and structure, according to the ministry's portal. It takes effect on September 15 and replaces Decree 40/2025/ND-CP.
Ha Thi Phuong made her first appearance as an official at the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup on September 9, serving as assistant referee one for France versus Ecuador. VFF described it as an international career milestone.
At noon on 11 September 2026, Lên hương had earned over VND1.9bn that day and VND2.9bn in total. These are early-screening figures at that reporting cutoff.
Inter Miami and Chicago Fire drew 1-1 at Soldier Field in a match ending with an argument between Rodrigo De Paul and Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski opened the scoring before Casemiro headed in Lionel Messi's corner.
UEFA is marking players' first Champions League appearances with a Debut Patch from the 2026-27 season. Developed with Topps, the feature is incorporated into the Starball sleeve badge.
