AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
OPINION: Time for AFC to admit defeat on centralised Finals format
Let me preface this by saying that I like and support the changes announced this week to future editions of the AFC Champions League Elite. A move from 24 to 32 teams makes sense, it […]
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Can anyone stop Saudi Arabia’s continental dominance?
The AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite concludes over the coming fortnight, as an unexpectedly expanded finals series returns to Jeddah for its second edition. With the ongoing conflict in Iran forcing the postponement of the […]
TAG
Kye Rowles on Socceroos, World Cup and moving to MLS
There’s little more than a month remaining until Australian coach Tony Popovic names his squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup. Plenty of intrigue exists as to who will make the final cut, with defender […]
ANALYSIS
Uzbekistan win but questions remain ahead of World Cup debut
Uzbekistan signed off on their World Cup preparations with an undefeated final international window, a penalty shoot-out victory, and an inaugural FIFA Series triumph in their home send off. Departing for the final domestic season […]
FEATURES
The reign of terror that ended Iraq’s World Cup dream before it started
The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book “Yalla! The Turbulent History of Arab Nations at the World Cup”, written by Ali Khaled. Pre-order your copy today. It is 31 March 1980 and new […]
ANALYSIS
POD VIEW: Can Iraq end four decades of heartbreak?
It all comes down to this for Iraq. After 40 long years, the Lions of Mesopotamia are on the cusp of a return to the FIFA World Cup, ending decades of heartbreak for their long-suffering […]
