TOURNAMENTS & COMPETITIONS

The tournaments, championships and competitions shaping football across Asia — from national teams to the continental club game.

ANALYSIS

CAFA Nations Cup is run and won – what did we learn?

In its inaugural senior tournament, Iran triumphed over hosts Uzbekistan to lift the CAFA Nations Cup to become…

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE: Cklamovski tasked with Tokyo turnaround

As the glow from Ange Postecoglou becoming the first Australian coach to be appointed at an English Premier…

ANALYSIS

Mixed objectives as Asia’s best return to the international stage

Away from the transfer whirlwind that’s starting to spin in Saudi Arabia, attention across Asia will focus on…

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…

FEATURE

Team of the Regime: the history of Esteghlal and Persepolis’ bitter rivalry

There are lots of insults and obscenities among Iranian football fans but none of them couldn’t compare with…

ANALYSIS

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…