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
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…
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…
ANALYSIS
A foothold for the future: Hong Kong look to ASEAN Cup to start again
After the disappointment of missing the 2027 Asian Cup, Hong Kong begins a new cycle on…
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…
ANALYSIS
Uzbekistan dealt harsh lesson by Portugal
Six minutes. That was all it took for Portugal to breach the Uzbek rearguard and open the floodgates,…
ANALYSIS
Uzbekistan left to rue costly mistakes in World Cup debut
Uzbekistan’s long awaited first ever FIFA World Cup appearance ultimately ended in defeat, losing 3-1 to Colombia in…
