PODCAST
The Asian Game – Episode 53
On an Iranian themed show, we are joined by the respected host of the BBC World Football podcast, Mani Djazmi, to discuss the state of Asian football, as well as his beloved Iran. Plus we […]
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OPINION
OPINION: Iran’s slow response raises eyebrows
Ever since East Asia was plagued with Coronavirus, starting on 31 December in China, clubs from across Asia were monitoring the situation and its effect on their fixtures. A month after the first case of […]
PODCAST
The Asian Game – Episode 50
As the Coronavirus spreads further around the world, Scott and Paul discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on football here in Asia, and we hear from Nantong Zhiyun coach Gary White about what it’s like […]
OPINION
OPINION: Off-field issues continue to overshadow Asian football
As we inch closer to the start of a new AFC Champions League campaign, we’re once again immersed in off-the-field matters rather than concentrating on those on it. As the Asian Football Confederation prepares to […]
ANALYSIS
What does the future hold for Uzbekistan after another failure?
Saturday’s defeat to Australia brought to a close Uzbekistan’s dream of qualifying for the Olympics for a first time since independence. A moment that would’ve been the pinnacle of the nation’s football history to date, […]
ANALYSIS
Qatar’s U23 struggles point to an uncertain future
This month’s AFC U23 Championships has provided plenty of twists and turns already, pulling off some sizeable shocks; with the likes of Japan, Iran and a hotly-tipped Vietnam side all biting the dust before the […]
OPINION
OPINION: Time to review the ACL’s 3+1 rule
Park Il-gyu has had a pretty unremarkable career. The Japanese-born South Korean shot-stopper has spent most of his career in the lower tiers of Japanese football, mostly in J3 with Fujieda MYFC and FC Ryukyu. […]
ANALYSIS
Thailand’s future stars face stern test on home soil
Thailand are preparing to host the upcoming AFC U23 Championships at an oddly uncomfortable time for the national team setup. Things were on a high for the side after Akira Nishino hit the ground running […]
ANALYSIS
Asia’s ‘Generation Next’ ready to shine in Thailand
A new decade of Asian football is upon us, and with it we look forward to what the next ten years has to offer with the biennial AFC U23 Championships that promises to showcase the […]
ANALYSIS
How Al Hilal became Kings of Asia
Nineteen years after their last success, Al Hilal are once against champions of Asia. But how did they get the job done? Rhysh Roshan Rai was at both legs in Riyadh and Saitama and shares […]