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Watkins and Saudi football’s battle for respect

August 31, 2026 Martin Lowe

Three years since the Saudi Pro League began challenging football’s established order, the response from Europe remains largely one of disdain and derision. Yet with each transfer window its clear Saudi football isn’t going anywhere […]

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Can anyone stop Saudi Arabia’s continental dominance?

April 12, 2026 Martin Lowe

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 […]

ANALYSIS

Uzbekistan win but questions remain ahead of World Cup debut

March 31, 2026 Martin Lowe

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 […]

ANALYSIS

POD VIEW: Can Iraq end four decades of heartbreak?

March 30, 2026 TAG Admin

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 […]

ANALYSIS

Popovic searching for answers as World Cup looms

March 27, 2026 Paul Williams

The door remains open. That is the message from Tony Popovic this week ahead of the final international window before he has to name his squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup squad. While some […]

ANALYSIS

World Cup preparations thrown into chaos against the backdrop of ongoing war

March 25, 2026 Martin Lowe

It’s only three months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City. A historic tournament, not just for Asian football, but specifically West Asia, as expansion brings with it exposure […]

ANALYSIS

Nielsen relishing chance to bring Nadeshiko Japan back to winning ways

February 27, 2026 Alex Bishop

Greenlander Nils Nielsen is set to embark on his first major outing as Nadeshiko Japan manager with a star-studded array of technical talent at hand. But can the two-time AFC Women’s Asian Cup winners go […]

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

What we learned as ACL Elite league stage comes to a conclusion

February 19, 2026 Martin Lowe

The AFC Champions League Elite rounded off its league stage over the past fortnight, as the very best in Asia set their sights on the knockout stage next month; the stage almost set for the […]

ANALYSIS

Japan make history with U23 Asian Cup victory

January 26, 2026 Martin Lowe

A familiar sight greeted those in attendance at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Saturday night, as Japan, once again, stood atop the podium, lifting a record third AFC U23 Asian […]

AFC ASIAN CUP

Still finding its place, AFC U23 Asian Cup kicks off new year in Asia

January 3, 2026 Martin Lowe

A new year of Asian football gets underway next week, with the start of the month-long AFC U23 Asian Cup kicking off in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. However, for a tournament that has existed for […]

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