UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan dealt harsh lesson by Portugal
Six minutes. That was all it took for Portugal to breach the Uzbek rearguard and open the floodgates, as the White Wolves’ promising start to life at their first FIFA World Cup quickly unravelled in […]
PODCAST
Swiss Blood, Thai Heart | Charyl Chappuis on Winning a World Cup, Playing Between Two Worlds, and What Comes Next
Football chooses us. We chase its highs. And one day… the game ends. Host Ryan Walters sits with players seconds from a World Cup Final as their careers flash before their eyes. Matches, milestones, moments, […]
UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan left to rue costly mistakes in World Cup debut
Uzbekistan’s long awaited first ever FIFA World Cup appearance ultimately ended in defeat, losing 3-1 to Colombia in the glorious surroundings of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Defeat on paper only tells part of […]
JORDAN
Mousa Al-Tamari: The Asian star nobody talks about
If the question was to be asked who was the best performing Asian player in Ligue 1 last season, your mind might automatically go to PSG’s Lee Kang-in. Of course, he scored three and had […]
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia earn precious point, but questions remain ahead of Spain showdown
Asia’s miraculous unbeaten start to the World Cup continues, as Saudi Arabia turned expectations on their head to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Uruguay. It won’t be one to look back on with misty […]
JAPAN
Japan overcome struggles to snatch valuable point
Amid a backdrop of multiple injuries and other unfortunate incidents, like the inadequate facilities at the Mexico preparation camp, Japan headed to Dallas for their opening match against the Netherlands amid a cloud of uncertainty. […]
