Fainting upon being selected for the 2026 World Cup.

Speaking after the incident, 36-year-old goalkeeper Weverton admitted he didn't fully remember what happened. According to Brazilian media, he likely collapsed from shock and overwhelming emotion. Weverton even jokingly revealed that he was lucky his brother, who was celebrating on the sofa, didn't accidentally fall on his head.

Weverton, the goalkeeper for the Brazilian national team.

This is Weverton's second World Cup appearance, following his participation in the 2022 World Cup. In Qatar, he only made one appearance in the 4-1 victory against South Korea in the round of 16. Prior to that, the goalkeeper won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics with the Brazilian Olympic team, and also made one appearance at the 2021 Copa America in the victory against Colombia in the group stage.

Jurgen Klopp could reunite with Liverpool.

According to British media, Liverpool proactively contacted Jurgen Klopp while they were considering sacking Arne Slot. According to SunSport, Liverpool owner John Henry personally flew to Mallorca, where Klopp lives, to discuss the matter with the German manager.

Luka Modric wants to extend his contract with AC Milan.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Luka Modric wants to play for AC Milan for one more season after the 2026 World Cup. After that, the Croatian veteran could join coach Max Allegri's coaching staff at San Siro starting in the 2027-2028 season.

At 40 years old, Modric continues to demonstrate his enduring talent.

Joining AC Milan on a free transfer from Real Madrid last summer, Modric quickly proved his worth. Despite being past his prime, he remains a key player under coach Max Allegri, appearing in 30 out of 32 Serie A matches this season.

Dong A Thanh Hoa continues to be banned from transfers.

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has banned Dong A Thanh Hoa FC from participating in the transfer market for three consecutive transfer windows. This comes after a player sued the Thanh Hoa team at FIFA for unpaid wages. Coincidentally, this ban comes right after striker Rimario Gordon announced his departure from the team for unexplained reasons.

This is the fifth time in the first five months of 2026 that Dong A Thanh Hoa has been sued by FIFA. On the four previous occasions, the plaintiffs received payment from the Thanh Hoa team as per the agreement.

Haaland could leave Man City

Manchester City's confirmation of parting ways with manager Pep Guardiola after the 2025-2026 season has impacted their efforts to retain star players. As a result, striker Haaland is reportedly considering a new challenge in La Liga, with Real Madrid being the most likely destination. The Spanish club is also prepared to activate the necessary clauses to secure the signature of one of the world's best strikers.

Haaland is being targeted by many big clubs.

The Belgian U17 team is worth almost as much as the Vietnamese national team.

With a value of 6.3 million euros, the Belgian U17 squad is almost as expensive as the Vietnamese national team currently coached by Kim Sang-sik. Vietnam's opponent at the 2026 U17 World Cup also boasts one of the most valuable squads in the tournament.

Typically, center-back Elie Mbavu is valued at €1.6 million in the Belgian U17 squad. Midfielder Xander Dierckx is worth €2 million. The two wingers, Joshua Nga Kana and Jayden Onia Seke, are also worth around €1 million. In terms of achievements, the Belgian U17 team is participating in the U17 World Cup for the fourth time.

Hanoi Police FC has the opportunity to break the record.

In 2018, Hanoi FC won the championship with 6 records, including: Most wins (20), fewest losses (2), highest total points (64), most goals (72), best goal difference (+42) and largest points difference with the second-placed team. However, this record may be broken by Hanoi Police FC in V-League 2025-2026.

Hanoi Police FC has the opportunity to break Hanoi FC's record.

Coach Mano Polking and his team have officially been crowned champions of the V-League 2025-2026 three rounds early. After 23 rounds, Hanoi Police FC has earned 60 points with 19 wins and only one loss. Their only defeat was against Hanoi FC in round 14 with a score of 1-2. Furthermore, they have scored 55 goals and conceded only 19, demonstrating balance and efficiency at both ends of the field.

Four Vietnamese billiards players advance from the group stage of the Ho Chi Minh City World Cup 2026.

The main draw of the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City World Cup 3-Cushion Carom Billiards tournament saw four home players advance: Tran Thanh Luc, Tran Quyet Chien, Nguyen Tran Thanh Tu, and Chiem Hong Thai.

The main draw of the Ho Chi Minh City World Cup 2026 brings together 32 of the world's top snooker players. The players are divided into 8 groups, competing in a round-robin format to select the top two teams to advance to the knockout round.

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