International football
FIFPRO survey: almost half of women footballers consider early retirement
A FIFPRO survey of about 800 female players found that 49% were considering leaving football earlier than planned, the Guardian reported on 12 October.
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Vietnam football
Than KSVN and Phong Phú Hà Nam win big in women's league round 12
Than KSVN beat Ho Chi Minh City II 6-1, Phong Phú Hà Nam defeated Hà Nội II 7-0 and Hà Nội I edged Thái Nguyên T&T 1-0 in round 12 of the 2026 national women's championship–Thái Sơn Bắc Cup on 12 October, VFF reported.
Other sports
Michael Jordan jersey sold for record USD14 million
A game-worn, signed Michael Jordan jersey from Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold privately for USD14 million, NBA.com reported via AP on 12 October.
International football
Andrea Medina makes her Spain senior debut
Andrea Medina made her senior Spain debut as a second-half substitute in the 2-0 friendly win over the United States in Washington DC on 10 October, Manchester United reported on 12 October.
Culture & entertainment
Miss Universe Vietnam reviews circulating messages
Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 organisers say they are reviewing and verifying circulating messages concerning contestants, Thanh Niên reported on 12 October.
Other sports
Wang Manyu retains China Smash title
Wang Manyu retained the China Smash women's singles title with a 4-0 win over Sato, SGGP reported on 12 October.
Other sports
Alcaraz exits early at Shanghai Masters 2026
Carlos Alcaraz lost 5-7, 6-7(4) to Zizou Bergs in the Shanghai Masters third round on 12 October, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam economy
IMF chief says AI investment is supporting global growth
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva says AI infrastructure investment is supporting global growth and could benefit Asian economies supplying hardware, VietnamPlus reported on 12 October.
Vietnam economy
APEC 2026: Vietnam and Hong Kong explore financial connections
Jonathan Choi sees opportunities for stronger Vietnam–Hong Kong financial links in infrastructure, the green transition and the digital economy, VietnamPlus reported on 12 October.
International football
LASK–Liverpool: broadcast and match-content guide
Liverpool visit LASK at Raiffeisen Arena in the Champions League on 14 October at 17:45 BST, or 23:45 in Vietnam.
International football
Betis–Porto preview: 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October
Betis host Porto in the Champions League at 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October, according to BongdaPlus.
Other sports
Chung Su-bin wins LPBA title with prize reported near VND900 million
Chung Su-bin won the 2026 Crown Haitai LPBA Championship with a 4-1 final victory over Lee Mi-rae, BongdaPlus reported on 12 October.