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EDITORIAL
Stories that look beyond the scoreline.
Reporting, analysis, interviews and ideas that explore Asian football through the people, places and forces shaping the game.
THE LEAD
ANALYSIS
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…
EXPLORE EDITORIAL
Four ways into the stories, ideas and conversations shaping Asian football.
FEATURES
Long-form stories exploring the people, places and forces shaping Asian football.
ANALYSIS
Context, insight and explanation that looks beyond the result to understand why it matters.
OPINION
Arguments, perspectives and ideas from writers with something meaningful to say about the Asian game.
INTERVIEWS
Conversations with the players, coaches and figures whose experiences help explain the game from within.
FROM THE LENS
Stories that reflect how we see Asian football.
TAG
A new lens for a new era
When The Asian Game launched in 2017, it was built on a simple belief: Asian football deserved to…
ANALYSIS
More football, or better football? Asia’s international game at a crossroads
From Southeast Asia to the Gulf, regional tournaments remain deeply embedded in Asian football culture. But…
FEATURE
When South America came calling: India’s enduring ties with Brazil and Uruguay
Brazil and Uruguay arrive in Kolkata for a historic international window, but the connections run far…
LATEST EDITORIAL
The latest reporting, analysis and conversations from across Asian football.
ANALYSIS
Japan return to the summit of Asia after nail-biting win over Australia
Japan has cemented their place at the top of women’s football in Asia with a third Women’s Asian Cup crown in four…
ANALYSIS
Philippines and DPR Korea seal their spot at global showpiece
Asia’s sextet of qualifiers for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup is set after the Philippines and DPR Korea booked their spot…
ANALYSIS
Japan set up mouth-watering showdown with Australia
Japan cruised past Korea Republic 4-1 in the second semi-final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 at Stadium Australia, Sydney on…
ANALYSIS
Australia storm into Women’s Asian Cup Final at the ‘House of Kerr’
Welcome to the House of Kerr. Three games. Three goals. Three wins. As if there was any doubt for the superstar born…
ANALYSIS
Japan surge past Philippines to book semi-final spot
Japan have cemented their place as the tournament favourites with a thumping 7-0 win over the Philippines to set up a clash…
ANALYSIS
East Asia dominates as final four takes shape
The final four at this year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup is almost set after a day in which East Asian powerhouses China…
THE ASIAN LENS
The game is bigger than the ninety minutes.
Asian football is shaped by history, identity, ambition, culture, politics and place. Our journalism exists to understand those forces — and tell the stories that emerge from them.