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Potential Winter World Cup 2022 Debate Rages

Potential Winter World Cup 2022 Debate Rages

Lawyers and soccer associations are still sorting out the implications of a World Cup in Qatar’s summer heat.

Thailand’s Makudi to Run for AFC Presidency

Thailand’s Makudi to Run for AFC Presidency

Thailand’s Worawi Makudi wants to head the Asian Football Confederation. Will his past get in the way?

Rival Indonesian Football Leagues to Merge?

Rival Indonesian Football Leagues to Merge?

Indonesia’s pro football leagues must shape up or risk suspension from international competition.

Southeast Asia Football Rising?

Southeast Asia Football Rising?

Southeast Asia has a passion for football but few indigenous stars. Teerasil Dangda could help change that.

FIFA Set to Suspend Indonesia

FIFA Set to Suspend Indonesia

Years of mismanagement and corruption has forced the world soccer body to crack down on Indonesia.

A Red Card For Iraqi Football?

A Red Card For Iraqi Football?

FIFA has declared that the country is not safe to host official international games.

Qatar and the World Cup: The 'Heat' is On

Qatar and the World Cup: The 'Heat' is On

Some are concerned that Qatar’s 2022 World Cup held in the summer with high temperatures could be a problem.

A 'Yellow Card' for Asian Football Head?

John Duerden notes a mixed victory for Mohamed Bin Hammam, whose lifetime ban was overturned.

FIFA and Asian Football Official Collide Over Ethics

FIFA and Asian Football Official Collide Over Ethics

In a bid for the FIFA presidency, corruption and bribery charges are leveled, reports John Duerden.

Football Drops Headscarf Ban

Football Drops Headscarf Ban

Football’s governing body had argued that wearing the hijab was a safety problem. It’s had a change of heart.

Lebanon Makes History

Lebanon Makes History

Football is a rare unifying force for Lebanon. Thanks to South Korea, the World Cup finals could be as well.

When Football Meets Politics

When Football Meets Politics

It would be nice if football was separate from politics. In Asia as in elsewhere, though, that’s not the case.

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