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Long-form stories exploring the people, places and forces shaping Asian football.
‘The best coach I ever had!’ How Bojan Hodak built a legacy in Southeast Asia
For a man that looks like he never smiles, it’s ironic that when you mention the…
In Palestine’s defying rise, every win is a message home
Palestine’s football team has continued to defy the odds to deliver on the pitch, aiming to…
FIFA World Cup draw explained – what it means for Asia
The path to glory at next year’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and…
When Al Nassr came to Goa: what does it mean for Indian football?
Ever since the AFC Champions League Two group stage draw was conducted on 15 August, there…
“They need to become heroines”: UAE’s Asian Cup campaign kickstarts growth journey for Women’s Football
“My real journey began when I was told, ‘Football’s not for girls’,” said Areej Al Hammadi,…
The A-League’s alarming ‘Melbourne Problem’
Cast your mind back to the last time Melbourne Victory played an A-League Grand Final at…
Sailors eye Asian glory after changing the game in Singapore
Not since 1994 has a Singaporean side played in a game of such magnitude. Back then…
Arnold arrives for ‘new challenge’ in Iraq
In a surprise turn of events, Iraq have looked to former Australia boss Graham Arnold in…
How Gulf United FC is giving UAE youth the chance to play abroad
The path to elite football seems clear: a young player goes through an intense academy system…
Van Dijk’s concern with Indonesia’s naturalisation push
This is one of those weeks where Sergio van Dijk wishes he was 15 years younger.…
The remarkable rise of Abdukodir Khusanov
On Monday evening, Abdukodir Khusanov made history, in becoming the first Uzbek player to sign for…
Matildas mania to boost Women’s Asian Cup as Asia enters a new era
The FIFA Women’s World Cup was almost a year ago, but walking the streets of Adelaide…