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
Gulf Cup: Hélio Sousa magic, slow starts and newfound Saudi identity
For a neutral observer, this year’s Gulf Cup could hardly have offered a more tempting final menu. Two…
FEATURE
The man behind the Lions of Mesopotamia
Picture this. It’s the semi final of the AFC Asian Cup and your nation is one of the…
FEATURE
Thai League attracts ASEAN quantity, but limited quality
In a reversal of a trend that existed in the late 1990s and early 2000s, many talented players…
ANALYSIS
Where Postecoglou goes, silverware follows
When you appoint Ange Postecoglou, you know what you’re getting. I’m not talking about the style of play,…
ANALYSIS
Tokyo target historic title
It only marked the halfway point in the season, but when FC Tokyo came from behind to beat…
ANALYSIS
How Al Hilal became Kings of Asia
Nineteen years after their last success, Al Hilal are once against champions of Asia. But how did they…