ANALYSIS
A mixed bag for Asia at U20 World Cup
For a third FIFA U20 World Cup in a row, South Korea has led the Asian charge in youth football. While they couldn’t replicate their run to the final from 2019, their safe passage through […]
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FEATURES
Argentina’s China jaunt full of intrigue
That Australia will face Argentina, in Beijing of all places, in a re-match of their thrilling Round of 16 encounter at last year’s World Cup, is notable for a number of reasons. It speaks to […]
ANALYSIS
Asia’s best ready to shine bright on global stage
Less than six months since Asia delivered their most successful senior World Cup, the upcoming Under-20 World Cup represents another chance to determine the continent’s place amongst the very best on the global stage. Hand-in-hand […]
ANALYSIS
Mixed emotions as Renard departs Saudi Arabia
If he could’ve selected his preferred exit, probably having it confirmed online half way through a drab 2-1 defeat at home to Bolivia wasn’t exactly the send-off Herve Renard had in mind. As Saudi Arabia […]
ANALYSIS
She Believes Cup perfect World Cup preparation for Japan
Nadeshiko Japan will reassemble for the 2023 edition of the She Believes Cup in the United States later this week. Head Coach Futoshi Ikeda is now presented with a perfect opportunity to showcase his brand […]
ANALYSIS
Is Queiroz the right man to take Qatar forward?
The long-awaited news that Carlos Queiroz will become Qatar national team coach was confirmed on Monday. The Portuguese pragmatist, who left Iran at the turn of the year, has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the […]
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 in the making, it took Qatar only five days to exit their first World Cup, becoming statistically […]
OPINION
OPINION: What is a ‘normal’ World Cup experience?
The Asian Game’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC. Normal is one of those words in the English language that means different things to different people. A person’s […]
QATAR 2022
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 the Dreamers’ by Jung Kook of BTS fame is the official anthem of this World Cup, played […]
JAPAN
Japan shoot themselves in the foot in penalty shootout loss
The Asian Game’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC. One by one the AFC dominoes fell, Japan preceding Korea Republic by a matter of hours, like twins fighting […]