ANALYSIS

Deeper examination of the trends, tactics and issues defining the Asian game.

Thailand takes bold, but risky, step to cement its future

While football leagues across the world struggle with the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the…

A new decade, new technology, three coaching changes, former champions returning and plenty of young talent…

Saturday’s defeat to Australia brought to a close Uzbekistan’s dream of qualifying for the Olympics for…

This month’s AFC U23 Championships has provided plenty of twists and turns already, pulling off some…

Thailand are preparing to host the upcoming AFC U23 Championships at an oddly uncomfortable time for…

A new decade of Asian football is upon us, and with it we look forward to…

For a neutral observer, this year’s Gulf Cup could hardly have offered a more tempting final…

When you appoint Ange Postecoglou, you know what you’re getting. I’m not talking about the style…

It only marked the halfway point in the season, but when FC Tokyo came from behind…

Nineteen years after their last success, Al Hilal are once against champions of Asia. But how…

Finally the region – and beyond – is starting to wake up to the talents that…

Five qualifiers in and one whole(-ish) round behind them, Sri Lanka are still sitting on a…