{"id":7697,"date":"2026-08-19T14:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theasiangame.net\/?page_id=7697"},"modified":"2026-09-30T23:36:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:06:23","slug":"tournaments-competitions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiangame.net\/ro\/tournaments-competitions\/","title":{"rendered":"TOURNAMENTS & COMPETITIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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TOURNAMENTS & COMPETITIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The tournaments, championships and competitions shaping football across Asia \u2014 from national teams to the continental club game.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ANALYSIS<\/a><\/h5>\n\n

The Nations League is coming: The AFC\u2019s plan to reshape Asian football<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

Three tiers, promotion and relegation, a biennial finals series and new pathways to the Asian Cup…<\/p>\n<\/article>

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FEATURE<\/a><\/h5>\n\n

When South America came calling: India\u2019s enduring ties with Brazil and Uruguay<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

Brazil and Uruguay arrive in Kolkata for a historic international window, but the connections run far…<\/p>\n<\/article>

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A foothold for the future: Hong Kong look to ASEAN Cup to start again<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

After the disappointment of missing the 2027 Asian Cup, Hong Kong begins a new cycle on…<\/p>\n<\/article>

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More football, or better football? Asia\u2019s international game at a crossroads<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

From Southeast Asia to the Gulf, regional tournaments remain deeply embedded in Asian football culture. But…<\/p>\n<\/article>

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Old stars, new threats and Saudi warning signs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

Takashi Usami rolled back the years, Esteghlal upset expectations and Saudi Arabia\u2019s heavyweights found life difficult…<\/p>\n<\/article>

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Through triumph and tragedy: the remarkable story of Tai Po<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

Tai Po have fallen, rebuilt and risen again. After tragedy struck their community and amid renewed…<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\t\t