EXPLORE THE ASIAN GAME
Football through an Asian lens.
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NATIONAL TEAMS
International football across Asia — the teams, players, tournaments and stories shaping the game across the continent.
ANALYSIS
Saudi Arabia lurking in the shadows as Asia prepares for Olympics test
The delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games gets underway this weekend after 18 months of stop-start preparations and its…
ANALYSIS
FIFA Arab Cup offers a glimpse into the future
While the footballing world’s attention has been cast elsewhere this last week, Qatar played host to part one…
ANALYSIS
Van Marwijk’s genius rewards UAE FA’s brave U-Turn
“Those who cannot change their minds, cannot change anything,” goes the quote attributed to Irish playwright George Bernard…
ANALYSIS
Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan prepare for do-or-die battle
After nearly two years of extended gameplay, Round 2 of FIFA World Cup qualification in Asia draws to…
ANALYSIS
Asia readies itself for pivotal fortnight
A 10-0 victory for Japan over Myanmar on Friday. A 7-0 win for China over Guam on Sunday. Following…
FEATURE
Mongolia’s progress to be tested amid hectic schedule
We’re about to hit what should have been the half way point along the Road to Qatar 2022…
