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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?

Japan: A Football, Rugby Powerhouse in the Making?

Japan: A Football, Rugby Powerhouse in the Making?

More Japanese football and rugby players are moving to Europe and Oceania. Media frenzies ensue.

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.

Asian Footballers Speak Out Against Racism

Asian Footballers Speak Out Against Racism

Racism in football is an ugly reality, but a growing number of Asian players are speaking out.

Is China's Football Boom Already Over?

Is China's Football Boom Already Over?

Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba have left Shanghai Shenhua, raising questions about soccer in China.

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.

Jong Tae Se's Big Move

Jong Tae Se's Big Move

Jong Tae Se is set to sign for South Korea’s club, the Suwon Bluewings.

2013: A Big Year for Asia-Pacific Sports

The coming year should provide some amazing moments in soccer, boxing, tennis and more.

Asian Sports Year in Review

Asian Sports Year in Review

The Diplomat’s John Duerden presents his top-ten list of Asia’s year in sports.

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 Dream Denied for Vegalta Sendai

A Dream Denied for Vegalta Sendai

While failing to win the J-League football championship, the team has much to be proud of.

Afghan Premier League Tournament a Success

Afghan Premier League Tournament a Success

As football returns to Afghanistan, the sport is helping heal old wounds and giving the youth new idols to look up to.

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