TOURNAMENTS & COMPETITIONS

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

ANALYSIS

Uzbek Super League kicks off amid renewed optimism

As the new Super League season resumes this weekend, Uzbek football is buoyant, generating increased interest inside and…

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Al Hilal continue dominance of Asia’s west

Some things in Asian football are entirely predictable after all; Al Hilal progress to the AFC Champions League…

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Asia’s ‘Generation Next’ ready to shine in Uzbekistan

The AFC U20 Asian Cup kicks off this Wednesday in Tashkent, as Uzbekistan play host to a second…

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Finally, the West will be won in the AFC Champions League

The AFC Champions League knockout stages in the West have finally arrived, after a gargantuan 10-month long wait…

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2023 J.League Season Preview

After one of the longer off-season breaks in recent years, the J.League returns for a 31st season in…

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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…