A friendly football match in Guangzhou, China, between Zhangjiajie (Hunan) and Guangdong Mingtu under-16 academy turned violent, leaving 14-year-old national youth player Zhang Haoye with a broken hand and multiple injuries after a verbal dispute escalated into a brawl.
Thai rescue team locates 5 survivors of Laos cave flood, trapped while searching for gold on May 20; rescue underway.
Former Real Madrid captain Manolo Sanchís visited Jinping County in Yunnan, China, to interact with young football players. He emphasized the importance of passion, respect, and teamwork in sports, highlighting the region's efforts in cross-border youth football exchanges.
A study by Karolinska Institutet found 32% of Swedish youth footballers gamble, with many underage players participating. Researchers highlight risks of addiction, match-fixing, and mental health issues, noting a lack of club policies despite industry sponsorship.
China's men's and women's under-17 teams qualify for the World Cup after advancing in their respective AFC Asian Cups, marking a 21-year milestone for the men's team.
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernández, 35, signs a professional contract with US second-tier soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, pursuing a childhood dream after a youth football career cut short by injury.
Renee Lambert was arrested in Fort Myers after she allegedly kicked a child during a youth football game at Brooks Park. Police say she entered a player fight and later argued with officers during arrest. She faces child abuse and resisting charges. Authorities found no proof of her claim that a child hit her first. Court date is June 1.
