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TOURNAMENTS & COMPETITIONS
The tournaments, championships and competitions shaping football across Asia — from national teams to the continental club game.
FEATURE
Is Ronaldo’s arrival Saudi Arabia’s ‘Beckham Moment’?
Think of everything you know about Major League Soccer, and then think how much different that would be…
ANALYSIS
Agony overshadows ecstasy as Iraq clinch Gulf Cup title
Agony, followed by ecstasy. The very best and worst that football can bring to a country will likely…
ANALYSIS
Bahrain emerging from the wilderness
The opening week of the 25th Gulf Cup has sure lived up to its billing. From the return…
FEATURE
Iraq ready to take centre stage at historic Arabian Gulf Cup
Having enjoyed the world’s attention towards the end of 2022, the Arab world pivots to a more regional…
ANALYSIS
Anatomy of Disaster: Where did it go so wrong for Qatar?
The Asian Game’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC. Twelve years…
ANALYSIS
Korea no match for rampant Brazil
The Asian Game’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC. ‘We are…