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
Islom Ismoilov: The face of a new Uzbek football
At just 34, Islom Ismoilov is already reshaping expectations of an Uzbek coach. Now, as Neftchi…
ANALYSIS
The price of progress: Southeast Asia’s Champions League gamble
Southeast Asia enters the new AFC Champions League Elite with unprecedented opportunity. But as Thailand, Vietnam…
ANALYSIS
Watkins and Saudi football’s battle for respect
Three years since the Saudi Pro League began challenging football’s established order, the response from Europe remains largely…
ANALYSIS
Uzbekistan dealt harsh lesson by Portugal
Six minutes. That was all it took for Portugal to breach the Uzbek rearguard and open the floodgates,…
ANALYSIS
Uzbekistan left to rue costly mistakes in World Cup debut
Uzbekistan’s long awaited first ever FIFA World Cup appearance ultimately ended in defeat, losing 3-1 to Colombia in…
ANALYSIS
Saudi Arabia earn precious point, but questions remain ahead of Spain showdown
Asia’s miraculous unbeaten start to the World Cup continues, as Saudi Arabia turned expectations on their head to…