According to a report by authoritative foreign media ESPN on August 3, Beijing time, the Argentine national team plans to play two friendly matches in China in September or October. It is reported that the team may play three friendlies between September and October, with two taking place in China and the other in the capital, Buenos Aires.

Earlier, the Manchester Evening News reported that in United's first league match of the new season against Hull City, the three starting midfielders are likely to be Bruno Fernandes, Mount, and Santos. So far, United has spent £85 million on midfielders this summer. André Santos was bought from Chelsea for £50 million, and Tielemans was signed from Aston Villa by activating his release clause for £35 million.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Bogor, the match between Indonesia and Vietnam in the fourth round of Group A of the ASEAN Cup 2026 on the evening of August 3 is not only intense on the pitch but also "heated" from the stands.

As renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano's iconic "Here We Go" flooded social media, a major summer transfer deal was finally sealed. Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has officially joined Serie A newcomers Como, with a transfer fee set at €30 million.

On August 3, Beijing time, the first round of the 2026 Shanghai Future Star Champions Cup concluded, with both Chinese participating teams remaining undefeated. The U17 China National Team faced Arsenal's U17 squad, the Premier League champions. They once led 2-0 thanks to a brace from Zhao Songyuan.

Coach Kim Sang Sik chose to keep Quang Hai, Hoang Hen, and Xuan Son on the bench, while letting Le Pham Thanh Long take a starting position in the match against the Indonesian national team.

Indonesian police estimate that approximately 27,000 spectators will attend the match between the Indonesian national team and the Vietnamese national team in the 2026 ASEAN Cup, which will kick off at 8:30 PM tonight (August 3) at Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong, Bogor Regency, West Java Province.

In the first round of the Shanghai Future Star Champions Cup, which concluded on August 3 Beijing time, China's U17 men's football team took a two-goal lead, then conceded two goals, and finally secured a 3-2 victory over Arsenal U17 with a last-second winner. In the first half, Zhao Songyuan fooled the defense and scored, but later missed a one-on-one chance. In the second half, Zhao Songyuan added another goal early on to extend the lead. Jayden Oba and Nwaneri scored two consecutive goals for Arsenal, and Cheng Shenghan netted the dramatic winner in stoppage time.

Vinicius has returned from his break and will meet Mourinho in person before discussing contract extension plans with Real Madrid.

According to previous reports, the Grizzlies are expected to soon buy out Russell's contract for next season, worth $5.97 million, with the latter willing to sign a veteran minimum deal with a title contender... In the middle of last season, Russell, along with Anthony Davis and other assets, was traded by the Mavericks to the Wizards; this summer, Russell was moved from the Wizards to the Grizzlies in a six-team blockbuster trade.