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Football through an Asian lens.
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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
Women’s football across Asia — the players, teams, competitions and stories driving the game forward across the continent.
ANALYSIS
Korea wasteful in opening win over Iran
David vs. Goliath battles don’t get any more extreme. Iran, making just their second appearance at the AFC…
ANALYSIS
Work to do as Australia get the job done in Women’s Asian Cup opener
Sam Kerr scored, and Australia won. That’s normally a pretty good recipe for the Matildas, but on this…
ANALYSIS
Nielsen relishing chance to bring Nadeshiko Japan back to winning ways
Greenlander Nils Nielsen is set to embark on his first major outing as Nadeshiko Japan manager with a…
INTERVIEW
Kulbytė has Uzbekistan dreaming big
Not only is Kotryna Kulbytė one of the few females actually coaching at this AFC Women’s Asian Cup,…
INTERVIEW
‘We are manifesting FIFA World Cup qualification!’ Blue Tigresses hope to change Indian football forever
The world’s most populous nation is ready to compete in what is arguably the most significant tournament in…
FEATURE
From social stigma to the global stage: Monika’s Bangladesh dare to dream
When Bangladesh qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, they became the lowest-ranked nation to ever do…
