EXPLORE THE ASIAN GAME
Football through an Asian lens.
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TOURNAMENTS & COMPETITIONS
The tournaments, championships and competitions shaping football across Asia — from national teams to the continental club game.
ANALYSIS
The Nations League is coming: The AFC’s plan to reshape Asian football
Three tiers, promotion and relegation, a biennial finals series and new pathways to the Asian Cup…
FEATURE
When South America came calling: India’s enduring ties with Brazil and Uruguay
Brazil and Uruguay arrive in Kolkata for a historic international window, but the connections run far…
ANALYSIS
A foothold for the future: Hong Kong look to ASEAN Cup to start again
After the disappointment of missing the 2027 Asian Cup, Hong Kong begins a new cycle on…
ANALYSIS
More football, or better football? Asia’s international game at a crossroads
From Southeast Asia to the Gulf, regional tournaments remain deeply embedded in Asian football culture. But…
ANALYSIS
Old stars, new threats and Saudi warning signs
Takashi Usami rolled back the years, Esteghlal upset expectations and Saudi Arabia’s heavyweights found life difficult…
FEATURE
Through triumph and tragedy: the remarkable story of Tai Po
Tai Po have fallen, rebuilt and risen again. After tragedy struck their community and amid renewed…