Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Brazilian midfielder Ederson has indeed completed the first part of his medical at Manchester United. His transfer is essentially finalized, and the €45 million deal will be announced on a suitable date. Romano explained: "Ederson from Atalanta has passed his preliminary medical with Manchester United. This €45 million transfer has been agreed upon and is expected to be officially announced at the appropriate time.

In the second round of Group E at the World Cup, which concluded on June 21 Beijing time, first-time participant Curaçao stunned South American powerhouse Ecuador with a 0-0 draw, earning their first ever World Cup point. The hero of the match was 37-year-old Curaçao goalkeeper Room, who made an incredible 15 saves to secure the result.

In the World Cup Group E second-round match that concluded on June 21 Beijing time, Ecuador drew 0-0 with Curacao, with each side earning a point. However, compared to the scoreline, Chinese fans were undoubtedly more focused on the performance of 47-year-old Chinese referee Ma Ning in his World Cup "head referee" debut. In this game, Ma Ning officiated his first World Cup match as the main referee, becoming only the second Chinese referee to take on the role in a World Cup.

In the second round of Group E at the World Cup, which concluded on June 21 Beijing time, debutant Curacao stunned Ecuador with a 0-0 draw, securing their first-ever point and making history. Before the tournament, Curacao was not expected to cause any upsets, as they are the least populous and smallest participating nation among the 48 teams in this World Cup.

On June 21, Beijing time, according to TA insider Sam Amick, the Pelicans and Kings are the two teams most aggressively pursuing Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant. Amick also stated that among all suitors, the Pelicans are likely in the lead, and Morant could team up with his friend Zion. Additionally, Amick confirmed that the Timberwolves have also entered the trade competition for Morant.

Cape Verde's shocking 0-0 draw against former world champion Spain—the biggest upset of the opening round—has thrown Group B into complete uncertainty. According to Bùi Thị Như, a former centre-back for Vietnam's women's team and Phong Phú Hà Nam FC, the expanded 48-team format for the 2026 World Cup is the perfect launchpad for modern fairy tales.

With only one week left until the 2026 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational kicks off, foreign media recently compiled the peak viewership figures for previous MSI events. Since 2017, the overseas viewership for MSI has been steadily climbing, breaking new records every year. In 2018, the peak was just 990,000 viewers, but last year it skyrocketed to 3.45 million. This year, it might even surpass last year’s record and break the 4 million mark.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Berlin, striker Deniz Undav came off the bench and netted a double, helping Germany come from behind to beat Cote d'Ivoire 2-1 in Group E of the World Cup, which took place in the early hours of June 21 German time.

On June 21, Beijing time, Doncic participated in a brand event in his home country Slovenia and gave a media interview. He mentioned playing golf with James once or twice, and that the most thrilling one-on-one training matchup was against Irving. He also talked about the ongoing World Cup, saying he supports Brazil and Spain. Below are the specific details of the interview—Reporter: What attracts you most about golf?

As of June 21, Beijing time, since the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, Dylan Harper's future has become one of the hottest topics of the offseason. There has been widespread public pressure for last year's second overall draft pick to enter the starting lineup, and recent rumors claiming that Harper's camp "demanded a starting spot" have only intensified the controversy. However, Dylan Harper's father, Ron Harper, quickly caught wind of these reports and issued a strong public denial.