On a day missing captain Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese national team endured a difficult 90 minutes and were held by host Mexico in a friendly match at the "sacred ground" Azteca.

Despite securing a minimal victory over Vietnam U23, Thailand U23's performance at the CFA Team China 2026 tournament has faced mixed reactions from fans.

With no pressure after securing qualification early, Coach Kim Sang Sik is likely to deploy an attacking-heavy lineup for Vietnam to achieve a dominant victory over Malaysia in the upcoming match at Thiên Trường Stadium on March 31.

Report by Lu Mi in Xi'an On the evening of March 28, the Chinese U23 men's football team faced the North Korean U23 team at the Xi'an International Football Center for the second round of the Xi'an International Youth Football Championship. After 90 minutes of play, the Chinese team, trailing behind, equalized via a penalty kick, ultimately drawing 1-1 with their opponent.

Written by Han Bing During the March international match window, China's national team defeated World Cup participant Curaçao 2-0, drawing attention from AFC and FIFA. Major Asian sports media focused on this morale-boosting upset by China's team. Meanwhile, other top Asian teams also mostly played friendly matches against opponents of considerable strength.

Written by Han Bing: Dutch international Memphis Depay faces a suspension of 1-6 matches and a hefty fine for using a phone on the bench, a hot topic recently emerging in the Brazilian league.

Every week there are rumors about whether Manchester United veteran Casemiro will stay, but the answer has always been clear: he will not. This week, Casemiro officially announced his specific departure time, stating he will leave Old Trafford in June. The 34-year-old Brazilian midfielder stated publicly: "The previously announced decision is final; I will leave Manchester United in June."

Chinese media collectively issued noteworthy assessments about the tournament's situation, emphasizing that Vietnam's U23 could become the "deciding factor" for the title.

Cole Palmer is increasingly dissatisfied at Chelsea, with English media reporting that he is very disappointed and even considering leaving the club this summer. However, due to his long-term contract with the Blues and their valuation of £150 million, the former Manchester City academy player's summer transfer is unlikely, especially if it involves joining Manchester United. Apart from United, Spanish giants Real Madrid and German powerhouse Bayern Munich have also been frequently linked with Palmer.

Although missing the two March friendly matches of the Portuguese national team, this is actually good news for Cristiano Ronaldo as he officially completes his disciplinary suspension, ready for the 2026 World Cup.