EXPLORE THE ASIAN GAME
Football through an Asian lens.
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TOURNAMENTS & COMPETITIONS
The tournaments, championships and competitions shaping football across Asia — from national teams to the continental club game.
OPINION
PODCAST VIEW: AFC U23 Asian Cup – timing, contenders and shock selections
The eyes of Asia will again be focused on Doha over the coming weeks as the AFC U23…
ANALYSIS
Asia reconvenes after Asian Cup as Road to 2026 continues
A mere six weeks on from the AFC Asian Cup final in Lusail, international football returns as the…
ANALYSIS
Rivals eye Pakhtakor’s crown as Uzbek Super League kicks off
The 2024 Uzbek Super League season is set to get underway this weekend, with a contrasting mix of…
ANALYSIS
Ugly Ducklings: Machida out to become cool kids of Tokyo in debut J1 season
In most big cities across the world there are those suburbs on the fringes that kind of get…
ANALYSIS
Contenders & Pretenders: Ultimate 2024 J.League Preview
With a new look, new format, a new stadium and a new team, Asia’s best domestic competition returns…
ANALYSIS
Asian Cup a reminder of all that is good in Asian football
Four weeks of twists and turns, comebacks and shocks, the AFC Asian Cup 2023 may have been delayed…