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Messi Breaks Down in Tears on the Pitch for the First Time
In Messi’s World Cup matches, perhaps no game has ever stirred the king of football’s emotions like this one. If, 12 years ago, the final slip that came with missing out on the trophy left Messi with a sorrowful silhouette, then in the Round of 16 this morning—when there was a three-goal comeback to overturn Egypt—Messi was so moved that tears streamed down his face. In the king’s sixth World Cup journey, this was a particularly morale-boosting passage.
It has to be said that Egypt played in their own style, even fully bringing their hallmark of rapid counterattacks into full play. Especially the second goal: it was almost lightning-fast. Egypt sent the ball into Argentina’s penalty area, and then delivered a fatal blow. And that left Argentina with less than half an hour.
At that moment, Messi glanced at the scoreboard on the big screen: 0-2. Such a harsh situation isn’t something he hasn’t encountered in his football career, but on the stage of a World Cup knockout match, pulling off an extreme comeback is difficult beyond imagination—an even seemingly impossible task. What’s more, he had previously missed a penalty as well. If Argentina were eliminated from there, what kind of criticism would he, as the team leader, have to face?
But the miracle unfolded at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Argentina first pulled one back—Romero headed in a Messi cross from inside the box. Then, in a surge of consecutive attacks, Messi, inside the penalty area, did not let the ball touch the ground and volleyed it in to level the score. The most astonishing moment came in the 2nd minute of stoppage time: Enzo met a teammate’s cross with a header to score, and the defending champions brought themselves back from the edge, going from being down 2 to winning 3. It is worth noting that Enzo’s match-winning goal was the 3000th goal in World Cup history.
When the final whistle blew, Messi’s face was no longer calm and composed. Hot tears flowed from his eyes. The king raised both arms, waving continuously toward the stands to celebrate the hard-won comeback. “To be honest, this is the first time I’ve cried on the pitch. Because of the match’s course, that feeling was too intense,” Messi explained. “We really went through very difficult moments. We didn’t want to leave. I think it’s a feeling of immense relief… And seeing my family, my fans, and my teammates—I couldn’t help but let out all my emotions.”
Henry, a former French international who served as a match commentator, said the opponent had still underestimated Messi and Argentina: “I’ve played against Messi—you have to remember: never wake the beast inside him. Once he gets into that kind of state, it’s very hard to stop him.”
Since 1938, Argentina has become the first South American team in World Cup history to overturn a two-goal deficit. In the history of Argentine football, this is the first time. After the match, Lautaro said, “I want to dedicate this victory to all Argentines.” Argentina’s head coach Scaloni said, “I want to show a path for those children who want to wear the Argentina shirt.”

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17 players in the World Cup quarter-finals are carrying one yellow card; another yellow will rule them out of the semi-finals
According to the competition regulations of this World Cup, individual yellow cards are reset after the group stage and after the quarter-finals. Players in the quarter-final teams who have one yellow card will be suspended for one match if they receive another yellow card in the quarter-final, thus missing the World Cup semi-finals.
Statistics show that 17 players entered the quarter-finals with one yellow card: 4 from England, 4 from Morocco, 2 from France, including Bellingham and Olise.
France (2): Olise, Koné
Morocco (4): Ashraf, Diop, Halhal, Hannous
Spain (1): Ferran Torres
Belgium (1): Brandon Mechele
Norway (1): Nusa
England (4): Bellingham, Rice, Guehi, O'Reilly
Argentina (1): Montiel
Switzerland (3): Xhaka, Zakaria, Muhaim

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US President Trump today (July 9) on board Air Force One returning to the US told accompanying media, "Iran just called, they are very eager to reach an agreement. I just don't know if they still deserve to reach an agreement." Trump said, "The US has already won militarily, Iran has nothing left."
When asked "If Iran is so eager for a deal, why are they attacking merchant ships?" Trump said, "Because they are a little crazy, out of control — but they are very eager to reach an agreement."

#广场预测世界杯赢40000U FIFA President Infantino Accused of Violating Neutrality Principle, May Face Complaints from Some Organizations
Beijing time, July 9 – The latest reports indicate that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is suspected of violating the principle of neutrality and may face complaints from some organizations, which will be submitted to the IOC Ethics Committee.
According to *A Bola*, some organizations believe that Infantino has an overly close personal relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, which seriously deviates from the core principle in the Olympic Charter requiring members to maintain political and commercial independence.
As a member of the International Olympic Committee, Infantino's actions are seen as damaging the impartial image of sports organizations. In December 2025, Infantino's awarding of the FIFA Peace Award to Trump sparked widespread discontent and drew criticism from multiple parties, including European Parliament lawmakers and the Norwegian Football Federation. In February 2026, Infantino attended a peace council hosted by Trump, an action interpreted as a public endorsement of Trump.
Earlier, IOC President Kirsty Coventry was asked about Trump's phone call to Infantino, after which FIFA delayed the red card suspension of US forward Balogun. Coventry replied: "As far as I know, the Ethics Committee has not received any complaint on this matter. Obviously, if a complaint is received, we will review it."
According to the IOC website, "anyone" can provide information on "suspected" violations of the organization's ethical principles.

The Federal Reserve will release the minutes of the FOMC meeting held from June 16 to 17 at 2 a.m. Beijing time (2 p.m. Eastern Time on July 8). The minutes are highly anticipated not only because they record the complete internal discussions of the first meeting chaired by new Chair Kevin Woor but also because they occur at a crossroads of multiple key turning points. The June meeting itself sent a strong hawkish signal. The FOMC maintained the federal funds target rate range at 3.50% to 3.75%

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All eight World Cup quarterfinalists have been determined, with European teams occupying six spots. Who is most likely to break through?
In the early morning of July 8, the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico saw the final Round of 16 match, with Switzerland facing Colombia. Neither side scored a valid goal in regular time, ending 0-0, and the match went into extra time. Both teams still couldn't break the deadlock in extra time, and ultimately, Switzerland won in a penalty shootout, securing the last spot in the quarterfinals.
Thus, the eight quarterfinalists for this World Cup have been fully determined. They are Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland. All three host nations were eliminated.
After the Round of 16, this World Cup will have a rest day, followed by the first quarterfinal match between France and Morocco, which will kick off at 4:00 AM Beijing time on July 10.
The other quarterfinal matchups are Spain vs. Belgium, Norway vs. England, and Argentina vs. Switzerland.
So, amid the fierce quarterfinal battles, who will ultimately lift the World Cup trophy? We might get a glimpse from the championship odds:
I. Overview of Championship Odds for the Eight Teams (Compiled from Major Institution Data)
‌First Tier (Odds Below 5.0, Championship Favorites)‌
‌Spain‌: Approximately 4.00–5.50 (slight variations across different institutions, official betting odds and international institutions give around 4.75)
‌France‌: Approximately 4.30–6.50 (official betting odds around 4.75, tied with Spain at the top)
‌Second Tier (Odds 5.0–9.0, Strong Contenders)‌
‌England‌: Approximately 5.00–7.50 (official betting odds around 5.45)
‌Argentina‌: Approximately 6.25–9.00 (official betting odds around 8.5, tied with Brazil)
‌Third Tier (Odds Above 10.0, Need Breakthroughs to Reach the Top)‌
‌Belgium‌: Approximately 34.00 (pre-tournament data, performance in knockout rounds may improve)
‌Norway‌: Approximately 26.00 (pre-tournament data, Haaland effect is significant)
‌Morocco‌: In the range of approximately 15.00–20.00 (pre-tournament data, performance in this tournament has exceeded expectations)
‌Switzerland‌: In the range of approximately 30.00–40.00 (pre-tournament data, confidence boosted after eliminating Colombia on penalties)
It should be noted that the above odds are based on pre-tournament data from major institutions. In the knockout stages, odds for each team will be dynamically adjusted based on match results. Currently, due to their advancement, the actual real-time odds for Switzerland and Morocco should be lower than the pre-tournament data.
II. Championship Probability Judgments from Authoritative Models
Combining the Opta supercomputer and Goldman Sachs' 50k Monte Carlo simulations, the championship probabilities for the eight teams are roughly as follows:
‌Spain: Approximately 16%–26% (Biggest Favorite)‌
The data from the two models show significant differences—Opta gives 16.1%, while Goldman Sachs gives as high as 25.7%, but the consensus is that Spain is far ahead. This team has kept consecutive clean sheets in this World Cup so far, with goalkeeper Simon's unbeaten streak exceeding 600 minutes. The midfield duo of Rodri and Olmo have a passing success rate of 92%, with almost no weaknesses in attack or defense. Goldman Sachs' model specifically points out that Spain's Elo rating is 84 points higher than France and 52 points higher than Argentina, making it one of the most dominant World Cup participants in the last two decades.
‌France: Approximately 13%–19% (One of the Absolute Top Two)‌
Opta gives 13%, Goldman Sachs gives 18.9%. The forward line led by Mbappé has unparalleled talent globally, and the bench depth is enviable. However, Goldman Sachs' model also highlights a hidden danger: France may face Spain in the semifinals, and this "group of death" half will significantly compress their path to the title. If they can get past Spain, France's championship credentials will instantly peak.
‌Argentina: Approximately 10%–14% (The Depth of the Defending Champion)‌
Opta gives 10.4%, Goldman Sachs gives 14.3%. Messi's last dance at age 39 is the biggest highlight and the biggest variable. Goldman Sachs' model considers Argentina to have the "best draw" among the top teams—they may not face Spain until the final, which is the most ideal advancement route among all the big teams. However, the "defending champion curse" (no team has successfully defended the title since 1978) always hangs over them like the Sword of Damocles.
‌England: Approximately 5%–11% (Overrated or Underrated?)‌
Opta gives 11.2%, ranking third, while Goldman Sachs gives only 5%, ranking sixth. This huge discrepancy stems from England's historical "choking tradition" in World Cups—despite high Elo ratings, their tournament performances always fall short of expectations. Additionally, Goldman Sachs' model incorporates the geographical disadvantage of high-altitude matches in Mexico City, further lowering England's expectations. The dual-engine drive of Kane and Bellingham is their biggest confidence booster.
‌Norway: Approximately 3%–5% (The Biggest Dark Horse Variable)‌
Pre-tournament odds were around 26.00, with an implied probability of less than 4%. Haaland's presence makes Norway the most unignorable "X factor" in this World Cup. If Haaland continues to explode in the knockout stages, Norway is fully capable of causing an upset. However, the overall squad depth still has a clear gap compared to traditional giants, and how far they can go depends on how long Haaland's individual form can last.
‌Morocco: Approximately 2%–4% (Can the North African Light Continue to Shine?)‌
Pre-tournament Opta gave 1.9%, and in this tournament they have shown terrifying dominance with a 3-0 victory over Canada. Unahi scored a brace, and Rahimi scored in stoppage time. This team's defensive resilience and counter-attacking efficiency are top-notch in this World Cup. However, as the knockout stages progress, opponents will become more targeted, and Morocco's relatively limited attacking options may become a bottleneck.
‌Belgium: Approximately 2%–3% (The Last Swan Song of the Golden Generation)‌
Pre-tournament odds were around 34.00, Opta gives 2.4%. De Bruyne's playing time has been significantly reduced, and the new core Openda has only a 44% duel success rate. The team is in the painful transition period between generations. Reaching the quarterfinals is already commendable, and winning the title would require consecutive upsets.
‌Switzerland: Approximately 1%–2% (How Far Can Iron Defense Go?)‌
Pre-tournament odds were around 30.00–40.00, Opta gives below 2%. Switzerland's core competitiveness this time is "indestructibility"—the penalty shootout victory over Colombia proved their mental toughness in stalemates. However, the lack of a finisher in attack is a fatal weakness. To win the title, they must execute "defense and counterattack" to perfection in every match, with extremely low error tolerance.

#SpaceX静默期结束 The 25-day quiet period after SpaceX's IPO has ended. Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan and Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas have issued research reports, both giving SpaceX an initial "Buy" rating.
However, the two institutions have significantly different valuations. Morgan Stanley gives SpaceX a target price of $300, while Goldman Sachs sets it at only $205, with a valuation gap of up to $1 trillion.
Target prices for SpaceX from other Wall Street institutions are as follows: Citigroup $200, JPMorgan Chase $225, Deutsche Bank $255.
Morgan Stanley uses a 15-year discounted cash flow model for each business segment, cross-validated with valuation multiples to support its valuation. Its forecast for the company's short-to-medium-term performance is more conservative, but more optimistic in the long term. It expects SpaceX's adjusted EBITDA in 2029 to be $162 billion, and that the company will not achieve positive free cash flow until 2035.
Goldman Sachs' valuation model is directly based on 2029 performance forecasts, calculated using relative valuation multiples. Goldman Sachs is more optimistic than Morgan Stanley about SpaceX's short-to-medium-term financial performance, predicting that SpaceX will achieve positive free cash flow by 2031. By the end of 2029, the company's adjusted EBITDA will surge from last year's $6.58 billion to $352 billion.
Both institutions acknowledge that there is a gap between their forecasts and the company's current actual operating conditions.
Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas stated that the commercial aerospace industry is entirely new, and SpaceX's future development is highly dependent on multiple core technologies that have yet to be commercialized, including the fully reusable Starship capable of thousands of launches per year, orbital computing power, and more.
Goldman Sachs' Sheridan expressed a similar view in the report, "In many areas, SpaceX has repeatedly achieved technological breakthroughs that industry experts once deemed impossible (though its development pace does not fully align with investors' timelines), especially with its significant advantages in low-cost deployment of various infrastructure-as-a-service businesses."$SPCX ‌

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Belgium: Who Still Makes Phone Calls?
On the match day of the "Iberian Derby," the game between Belgium and the United States initially didn't attract much attention from fans.
But unfortunately, too much drama was added before the match.
A red card, a FIFA president, and a head of state turned this game into a joke before it even started.
That head of state claimed to be "very knowledgeable about sports," arguing that American player Balogun's red-card action was "not even a foul," "not even an infraction."
He publicly stated that he couldn't understand why a player who receives a red card on the field also gets suspended for the next match. "Being sent off on the spot is already punishment enough."
And so, in the Round of 16 of the World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, Balogun, who had received a red card, stood on the field against Belgium as a starter.
That head of state might really be "very knowledgeable about sports," but he definitely doesn't know the Belgian team. They are a team that can fight among themselves even without outside interference.
That's also why, when they unite against a common enemy, a team like the US doesn't stand a chance.
An Ultimate Stress Test
The series of off-field incidents before the match placed a huge psychological burden on both Belgium and the US. It was a game that both sides believed they could not lose.
The US mentality: We've already gotten an advantage, so if we don't win in the end, it'll be too embarrassing.
The Belgian mentality: We've been wronged. We must win this game fair and square to prove them wrong.
Given the gap in strength between the two sides, a highly focused Belgium quickly took control of the match. They took the lead in the 9th minute.
Although the US equalized through a free kick, Belgium quickly regained the lead with a counterattack and a cross from the wing.
On the other hand, the US team, which had previously relied on high pressing and rapid transitions, found itself helpless against a united Belgian side.
Moreover, the extreme tension forced the US to make all kinds of ridiculous mistakes. Captain and defender Ream repeatedly lost his position, causing constant danger in front of the US goal.
Early in the second half, a basic error by the US goalkeeper saw Ream again the last man, delivering a catastrophic defensive performance as he watched the ball roll into the net.
With star player Pulisic leaving the game due to injury, the US completely lost control of the match.
After taking a 3-1 lead, Belgium didn't think about how to hold on to the win; instead, they continued to send attacking players onto the field. The idea was very clear: to make the US admit defeat convincingly.
With a stoppage-time goal from Lukaku, the final score settled at 4-1.
The US could have left this World Cup with their heads held high, but now they can only end the battle in a very undignified manner.
Some fans might ask: What about Balogun, the US player who got a red card but still ended up playing?
His pressure was perhaps greater than everyone else combined, and several of his shots showed a lack of confidence. Football is, after all, a sport of 11 players, and even the best individual can hardly decide the course of a match alone.
And besides, he is just Balogun.
Unprecedentedly United Belgium
Looking back after the match, without these pre-game events, it's hard to say whether Belgium would have won so smoothly.
Within the Belgian team, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Courtois, and others are getting older; Doku and Trossard are inconsistent in form; the defense line has been plagued by injuries; and the team lacks a clear tactical approach.
Moreover, a low desire to win has always been a problem for Belgium.
Often during major tournaments, the players start out fine but then their ideas diverge. The 11 players on the field have different mindsets, and internal conflicts are frequent. Almost every Belgian head coach understands that the players' talent is not the issue—figuring out how to make them work together is what matters most.
But this time, the "Balogun red card" came at the perfect moment—just when Belgium might have started to slack off.
It's like a pillow arriving just as you're about to fall asleep.
This pre-game wake-up call created an "unprecedentedly united" Belgian team. Every player fought hard and competed fiercely, and all internal issues vanished.
Even the previously sluggish forward, the handsome De Ketelaere, scored two goals in a fit of pique.
This was truly unbearable for the US. They thought they had gotten a bargain, but instead, they unleashed a "complete" version of Belgium.
All that awaited the US was a total collapse.

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"Egypt team taunted Argentina team after the match" "Egypt's opponent today is FIFA"? Egypt's head coach criticizes unfair refereeing
In the Round of 16 match of the US-Canada-Mexico World Cup on the 8th, Argentina, once trailing by two goals, scored three goals in the last 13 minutes to come back and defeat Egypt 3-2, narrowly advancing to the quarterfinals.
This was the first meeting between Argentina and Egypt on the World Cup stage. Both teams had tough battles in the previous round: Argentina narrowly defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, while Egypt eliminated Australia only through a penalty shootout. Data shows that before this match, Argentina had won eight consecutive matches against African teams in the World Cup.
Egypt's team and fans collectively questioned the referee's bias, claiming "the opponent is the entire FIFA." Controversies include Egypt's goal by Qiku being disallowed after they led 2-0, a suspected penalty for Salah being overlooked, VAR not intervening in key decisions, and Egyptian players receiving frequent yellow cards for protests.—Just 15 minutes into the match, Egyptian center-back Ibrahim scored first, making it 1-0. In the 19th minute, Argentina was awarded a penalty, but Messi's spot kick was brilliantly saved by Egyptian goalkeeper Shobeir—at that moment, it seemed fate itself was favoring Egypt. A bigger controversy came in the 58th minute. Egypt launched a quick counterattack; Salah threaded a through ball, and Qiku slotted home. Qiku excitedly removed his shirt in celebration, and Egyptian fans were ready to celebrate a 2-0 lead. However, VAR intervened—referee Letexier reviewed and found that at the start of the same attacking sequence, Egyptian player Atia had stepped on Argentine defender Lisandro Martínez. The referee ruled a foul in the buildup, disallowing the goal. This left the entire Egyptian team in shock. Journalist Rob Harris commented: "Although this complies with VAR rules, the original intention of introducing this technology to football was not for this—to go back so far in time to review a minor tackle on the other side of the pitch." Chelsea correspondent Kinsella bluntly said: "The referee's decision against Egypt on this was incredibly harsh."
Yet Egypt was not defeated. Just 8 minutes later, Qiku scored again, giving Egypt a 2-0 lead! The Pharaohs were just one step away from making history. In the 79th minute, Argentine center-back Romero scored a header to pull one back. In the 83rd minute, Messi equalized with a volley. 2-2, the match was back to square one.
The real storm came in stoppage time. In the 90+2 minute, Lautaro crossed, and Enzo Fernández scored a header for the winner! Argentina scored three goals in the last 11 minutes of regular time and stoppage time, completing a stunning comeback.
However, Egyptian players protested furiously: before this Argentine attack, Salah appeared to be fouled by an Argentine player in the penalty area and went down, but the referee showed no reaction, and VAR did not intervene. Egypt believed that if that foul had been called, not only should Argentina's winning goal be disallowed, but Egypt should also have been awarded a penalty. After confirming the winning goal, referee Letexier issued six yellow cards to the Egyptian team in quick succession, and a coaching staff member was sent off with a red card for protesting.
The Egyptians' anger was not unfounded. Throughout the match, the referee's officiating standards showed a "double standard" unacceptable to Egypt:
First, the time span for backtracking on goals. Egypt's goal was disallowed because of a tackle on the other side of the pitch that occurred before the goal. Journalist Harris pointed out: "The referee had already witnessed that tackle." In other words, the referee did not call a foul at the time, allowing play to continue, but then "dug up old accounts" to cancel the goal after Egypt scored.
Second, same situation, different treatment. Before Argentina's winning goal, Salah was fouled in the penalty area, but the referee turned a blind eye, and VAR remained silent. Egyptian legend Abou Trika commented after the match: "The whole team felt from the start that the referee was targeting us. Are we playing against Messi, or against FIFA and the refereeing team?" Egyptian refereeing expert Ghandour bluntly said: "The referee started handing out yellow cards to Egyptian players while being overly lenient on Argentine players for similar fouls on multiple occasions."
After the match, Egyptian head coach Hassan unleashed a barrage of criticism at the press conference: "We were unfairly deceived today. A penalty that should have been ours was not reviewed, and another goal was disallowed. I cannot understand these decisions." He even said: "I assure you, from the moment I leave, I will not watch any more matches of this World Cup."
Hassan also directed his criticism at FIFA: "This might be a matter of commercial marketing. Maybe they want to build momentum for the World Cup, hoping the defending champion stays, hoping Messi stays." He did not mince words: "It's all about money. They want Messi to continue in this World Cup."
Egyptian forward Qiku said after the match with red eyes: "The referee performed poorly and unfairly. His unfairness was obvious; he targeted us from the start. He didn't want us to win. This was a fixed match." He sarcastically added: "Congratulations to Argentina. Looks like they'll win another World Cup."
Egyptian legend Abou Trika directly targeted FIFA President Infantino: "The 'Fair Play' slogan FIFA has always advocated has now become 'Phone Manipulation'." In contrast, Egyptian captain Salah generously comforted his teammates in the locker room, emphasizing "This is part of football." But everyone knows that 34-year-old Salah may never have another World Cup.
This controversy is not an isolated incident. At the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's controversial decisions have already sparked outrage more than once.
"Pardon" of US forward Balogun. On July 1, in the match between the US and Bosnia and Herzegovina, US forward Balogun stamped on an opponent's ankle; after VAR intervention, he was directly sent off with a red card. According to the rules, he should have been automatically suspended for one match. However, on July 5, FIFA announced that Balogun's suspension would be "deferred for one year." This meant Balogun became the first player in World Cup history to continue playing after receiving a red card. Belgium's head coach denounced this decision at a pre-match press conference as "violating the bottom line of football fairness," and UEFA also issued a statement accusing FIFA of "crossing the red line." Multiple media outlets reported that US President Donald Trump personally called FIFA to exert pressure.
Expansion of VAR intervention scope. This World Cup expanded VAR intervention scenarios, including "clearly erroneous second yellow cards," "mistaken identity leading to wrong cards," "erroneous corner kick decisions," etc., all subject to VAR review. However, in practice, the criteria for VAR intervention have become increasingly vague—as demonstrated in the Egypt match: the referee could choose to backtrack a minor contact from halfway across the pitch to disallow a goal, while also turning a blind eye to a suspected penalty in the box. This "selective intervention" turns fair play into an empty phrase.
When the final whistle blew, Messi broke down in tears on the pitch. On the other side of the field, Egyptian players collapsed to the ground, unable to believe what had happened. A 2-0 lead, a historic breakthrough, the dream of defeating the defending champion—all vanished in the referee's whistle.
Egyptian head coach Hassan said something that left everyone in silence: "Life isn't always fair, and the world isn't always fair, but why can't sports competition be fair either?" This might be the heaviest question the 2026 World Cup leaves for the football world.

#SK海力士ADR获超额认购 On the Eve of Listing, SK Hynix Reduces Offering Size by $1 Billion but Still Sees Significant Oversubscription
It is noteworthy that, due to a decline in stock price, on the eve of its Nasdaq listing, SK Hynix lowered the expected offering size of its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) from approximately $29 billion to about $28 billion, a reduction of roughly $1 billion. SK Hynix is tentatively scheduled to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in the United States on Friday, July 10, in the form of depositary receipts (ADRs), with a planned offering size of up to 45.45 trillion Korean won (approximately RMB 201.7 billion). The proceeds from this offering will be primarily used to expand the production capacity of HBM high-bandwidth memory to meet the explosive growth in AI computing demand.
This adjustment in offering size was made by changing the reference price from the closing price of 2.56M won per share on June 23 to the closing price of 2.42M won per share on July 3. As of the close on July 6, SK Hynix’s stock price fell 3.38% to 2.34M won per share, with a cumulative gain of over 260% in 2026.
Nevertheless, this offering is still expected to become the second-largest IPO in global history, second only to SpaceX’s (SPCXUS) record of $85.7 billion raised in its listing. Moreover, despite the downward adjustment of the reference price, market demand signals remain positive. It is reported that SK Hynix’s ADR offering in the U.S. has seen a significant degree of oversubscription, with some investors expressing interest in subscribing up to $7 billion in ADS, accounting for about one-quarter of the current expected fundraising size. Additionally, it is worth noting that at the end of June, SK Hynix submitted an amended F-1 registration statement to the SEC. Compared to the original version, SK Hynix added a significant legal risk in the "Risk Factors" section – a U.S. antitrust class action lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by indirect purchasers of conventional DRAM (end consumers and corporate buyers), was brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. It names SK Hynix and two other memory chip manufacturers as co-defendants, alleging that the three companies conspired to restrict the supply of conventional DRAM and artificially inflate prices since October 2022. The lawsuit is currently a "presumed antitrust class action" and requires court approval before it can be formally converted into a class action.

#预测世界杯阿根廷VS埃及 The topic “Argentina Dirty” topped the trending list, and the Egypt head coach angrily blasted: “They want Messi to stay.” The controversial referee’s social media account has been shut down!
On the morning of July 8, the topic “Argentina Dirty” topped the trending list.
On July 8 Beijing time, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, Argentina came back from two goals down to score three straight, defeating Egypt 3-2 and advancing to the quarterfinals.
Because of controversial decisions during the match, the personal social media accounts of the match’s main referee for the Argentina vs. Egypt showdown—Frenchman François Letexier—received a large volume of criticism from Egypt fans and neutral fans. The accounts have now been closed, and the homepages cannot be accessed. Before the shutdown, his comment section had received nearly 40,000 comments.
According to earlier reports, Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan said at the post-match press conference that there was controversy over a goal that was cancelled when the team led 1-0, and that an alleged penalty opportunity was also not awarded during stoppage time.
“We didn’t see respect and fair play,” Hassan said. “A penalty that should have belonged to us wasn’t checked, and another goal was disallowed. I can’t understand these calls.”
Hassan also questioned Letexier’s officiating performance, saying that some key decisions affected the outcome of the match.
“It seems the Argentina side put pressure on the referee, and that’s why this kind of result happened in the end,” Hassan said. “Life isn’t always fair, and the world isn’t always fair, but why can’t sports show fairness, too? I can’t accept the process and the result of this match.”
Hassan even said that he “will never watch the World Cup again, because there’s no fairness in this tournament at all.”

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