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China’s World Cup hopes crushed after loss to Indonesia, sparking media and fan backlash

China’s World Cup hopes crushed after loss to Indonesia, sparking media and fan backlash

China’s dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end following a 0-1 defeat to Indonesia on June 5, prompting widespread criticism from Chinese media and fans.
Vietnam football defender unveils plush new villa

Vietnam football defender unveils plush new villa

Iranian fans heartbroken as US travel ban crushes 2026 World Cup dream

Iranian fans heartbroken as US travel ban crushes 2026 World Cup dream

Last-minute stunner lifts Australia over Japan in World Cup qualifier

Last-minute stunner lifts Australia over Japan in World Cup qualifier

Aziz Behich scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner to lift Australia past Japan 1-0 in Perth on Thursday, putting the Socceroos on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
June 5, 2025 | 08:48 pm GMT+7
Indonesia beat China to keep hope of World Cup qualification alive

Indonesia beat China to keep hope of World Cup qualification alive

Indonesia climbed to third in Group C after defeating China 1-0 on Thursday, securing better chance to advance in the 2026 World Cup qualification.
June 5, 2025 | 08:30 pm GMT+7
Former futsal player dies during game at age 25

Former futsal player dies during game at age 25

Former futsal player Tran Dang Thien died suddenly after suffering a stroke while participating in a local amateur football match.
June 5, 2025 | 11:02 am GMT+7
Kluivert confident Indonesia will edge China in World Cup qualifier

Kluivert confident Indonesia will edge China in World Cup qualifier

Patrick Kluivert said he is "very confident" Indonesia will get a positive result against China in front of a sell-out crowd in Jakarta on Thursday to move closer to a historic World Cup spot.
June 5, 2025 | 11:02 am GMT+7
Calls grow for Algerian boxer Imane Khelif to be stripped of Olympic gold medal after gender test leak

Calls grow for Algerian boxer Imane Khelif to be stripped of Olympic gold medal after gender test leak

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is facing calls to be stripped of her Paris Olympic gold medal following the leak of a medical report suggesting she is biologically male.
June 5, 2025 | 10:22 am GMT+7
Chinese media express concern over potential referee bias in Indonesia World Cup qualifier

Chinese media express concern over potential referee bias in Indonesia World Cup qualifier

Chinese media outlets have raised concerns about the assignment of Uzbek referee Rustam Lutfullin to officiate the crucial World Cup qualifier between China and Indonesia, as his matches with Southeast Asian sides have always ended in their favor.
June 5, 2025 | 06:48 am GMT+7
High school runner, 16, stripped of title for celebrating with fire extinguisher

High school runner, 16, stripped of title for celebrating with fire extinguisher

Clara Adams, a student at North Salinas High School, California, was stripped of her title and disqualified from competition after celebrating her track victory by spraying a fire extinguisher on her shoes.
June 5, 2025 | 05:50 am GMT+7
60 world golf stars to compete at Vietnam Legends Championship

60 world golf stars to compete at Vietnam Legends Championship

This year's Vietnam Legends Championship international golf tournament is set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from Nov. 25 to 30 as part of a longer series of golf-related events in the city.
June 4, 2025 | 02:34 pm GMT+7
Son Heung-min's South Korea on cusp of World Cup berth

Son Heung-min's South Korea on cusp of World Cup berth

European club trophy winners Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in will hope to fire South Korea to the World Cup in the coming days with four remaining automatic spots from Asia up for grabs.
June 4, 2025 | 07:27 am GMT+7
Pressure on China ahead of must-win clash with Indonesia to keep World Cup hope alive

Pressure on China ahead of must-win clash with Indonesia to keep World Cup hope alive

China national football team are under big pressure as they must win the two crucial fixtures in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers to keep their hope of advancing.
June 3, 2025 | 08:31 pm GMT+7
Saudi Pro League eyes Son Heung-min as next big star after Cristiano Ronaldo

Saudi Pro League eyes Son Heung-min as next big star after Cristiano Ronaldo

With Cristiano Ronaldo's potential departure from Al Nassr, Saudi Pro League clubs are targeting Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min as the next marquee star.
June 3, 2025 | 07:31 pm GMT+7
South Korean football star Lee Kang-in among 2 PSG players for sale after Champions League triumph

South Korean football star Lee Kang-in among 2 PSG players for sale after Champions League triumph

Fresh off their historic Champions League victory, Paris Saint-Germain have begun reshaping their squad in preparation for the next season by putting two players on the transfer market.
June 3, 2025 | 05:31 pm GMT+7
Foreign runners impressed by VnExpress Marathon Ha Long’s scenery, atmosphere and organization

Foreign runners impressed by VnExpress Marathon Ha Long’s scenery, atmosphere and organization

After crossing the finish line, many international runners described the VnExpress Marathon Ha Long 2025 on June 1 as more than just a sporting event, but a journey through Vietnam’s landscapes and culture.
June 3, 2025 | 04:00 pm GMT+7
Lee Kang-in puts Champions League medal on Doosan heiress girlfriend during celebration

Lee Kang-in puts Champions League medal on Doosan heiress girlfriend during celebration

South Korean football star Lee Kang-in drew attention after sharing a viral moment with his girlfriend, Park Sang-hyo, heiress of the influential Doosan family, following PSG’s Champions League triumph.
June 3, 2025 | 05:57 am GMT+7
PSG star Kvaratskhelia pays homage to childhood idol Cristiano Ronaldo after winning Champions League

PSG star Kvaratskhelia pays homage to childhood idol Cristiano Ronaldo after winning Champions League

After PSG's emphatic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final on Sunday, Georgia's top football star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia paid an inspiring homage to his childhood idol Cristiano Ronaldo on social media.
June 2, 2025 | 04:10 pm GMT+7
PSG coach Luis Enrique pays heartfelt tribute to late daughter after Champions League triumph

PSG coach Luis Enrique pays heartfelt tribute to late daughter after Champions League triumph

Coach Luis Enrique honored the memory of his late daughter Xana after leading French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain to their historic Champions League title win.
June 2, 2025 | 03:38 pm GMT+7
Phan Dinh Phung, Marie Curie Hanoi win youth basketball league

Phan Dinh Phung, Marie Curie Hanoi win youth basketball league

The girls' team of Phan Dinh Phung High School and the boys' team of Marie Curie Hanoi High School were crowned champions of the VnExpress - Ziaja Cup 2025 after winning their respective final matches.
June 2, 2025 | 04:28 pm GMT+7
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