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![Japan's J-League Invades Southeast Asia Japan's J-League Invades Southeast Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/15131_527b643a31b0a.jpg)
Japan's J-League Invades Southeast Asia
With deals in Burma, Vietnam and Thailand it seems Japan is ready to dominate Southeast Asia football.
![A Red Card For Iraqi Football? A Red Card For Iraqi Football?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/15093_527b63f5a3cb3.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/14972_527b6379c549d.jpg)
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.
China, Japan and Football
While tensions mount between both nations, could Football bring them together?
!["I have never sold a match.." "I have never sold a match.."](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/14823_527b629b29ae6.jpg)
"I have never sold a match.."
Coach accuses his goalkeeper of intentionally throwing the game in Malaysian Football.
![Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka Heading Home? Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka Heading Home?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/14750_527b6205b93d7.jpg)
Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka Heading Home?
How events off the field could lead to some big changes for Chinese football.
![Two of Asia's Top Footballers Debut in England Two of Asia's Top Footballers Debut in England](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/14694_527b61d1af718.jpg)
Two of Asia's Top Footballers Debut in England
With expectations high, Shinji Kagawa and Park Ji-sung both had disappointing starts.
![ROK Midfielder Adds to Island Dispute With Japan ROK Midfielder Adds to Island Dispute With Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/14644_527b61096da67.jpg)
ROK Midfielder Adds to Island Dispute With Japan
Park Jong-woo holding a banner stating “Dokdo is our land” brings football into a tense international dispute.
![Japan, S. Korea and UAE Football Impress in London Japan, S. Korea and UAE Football Impress in London](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/14601_527b60c47ecdb.jpg)
Japan, S. Korea and UAE Football Impress in London
The 2012 London Games sported some amazing football. Several nations stood out.
!['Flag-gate' Hits 2012 Olympics 'Flag-gate' Hits 2012 Olympics](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sizes/thumbnail/14535_527b6058a4ab5.jpg)
'Flag-gate' Hits 2012 Olympics
The accidental use of a South Korean flag for the North Korean women’s soccer team sets an awkward tone for the 2012 games.
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sizes/thumbnail/14441_527b5fe92c3a4.jpg)
FIFA and Asian Football Official Collide Over Ethics
In a bid for the FIFA presidency, corruption and bribery charges are leveled, reports John Duerden.