ANALYSIS

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

The Nations League is coming: The AFC’s plan to reshape Asian football

Three tiers, promotion and relegation, a biennial finals series and new pathways to the Asian Cup...

After the disappointment of missing the 2027 Asian Cup, Hong Kong begins a new cycle on...

From Southeast Asia to the Gulf, regional tournaments remain deeply embedded in Asian football culture. But...

Takashi Usami rolled back the years, Esteghlal upset expectations and Saudi Arabia’s heavyweights found life difficult...

At just 34, Islom Ismoilov is already reshaping expectations of an Uzbek coach. Now, as Neftchi...

Southeast Asia enters the new AFC Champions League Elite with unprecedented opportunity. But as Thailand, Vietnam...

Three years since the Saudi Pro League began challenging football’s established order, the response from Europe…

Six minutes. That was all it took for Portugal to breach the Uzbek rearguard and open…

Uzbekistan’s long awaited first ever FIFA World Cup appearance ultimately ended in defeat, losing 3-1 to…

Asia’s miraculous unbeaten start to the World Cup continues, as Saudi Arabia turned expectations on their…

Amid a backdrop of multiple injuries and other unfortunate incidents, like the inadequate facilities at the…

History is written by the victors, and so Tony Popovic’s bold selection gambles ahead of Australia’s…