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September 14, 2026

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[ September 13, 2026 ] Islom Ismoilov: The face of a new Uzbek football ANALYSIS
[ September 10, 2026 ] The price of progress: Southeast Asia’s Champions League gamble ANALYSIS
[ August 31, 2026 ] Watkins and Saudi football’s battle for respect ANALYSIS
[ August 11, 2026 ] From Spanish Village Squares to Asian Champion | Osmar Ibáñez on Spain, FC Seoul, and the Art of Defending PODCAST
[ July 21, 2026 ] Why Vietnam Was the Right Move | Stefan Mauk on Leaving Australia & Life Abroad PODCAST

Islom Ismoilov: The face of a new Uzbek football

September 13, 2026 Martin Lowe

Neftchi’s return to the AFC Champions League Elite after a quarter of a century away marks a historic occasion for the current Uzbek champions, embarking on their first group stage appearance in their history. On […]

Uzbekistan welcomes change at the top of its domestic game

December 2, 2025 Martin Lowe

A third different name on the trophy in as many years, late drama in the AFC Champions League qualification race, and a relegation battle that went down to the wire. For once, the Uzbek Super […]