football

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

India is launching a football version of its all-star Premier League cricket concept. Will it be a success?

Former Fulham star Zesh Rehman is a well-traveled player. Hong Kong champions Kitchee SC are his next home.

The Arab Spring may be the biggest political issue facing Bahrain. But it has had implications for football, too.

As South Korean football enters a new year, officials will be hoping to put a match-fixing scandal behind them.

Is Newin Chidchob buying support with PEA Buriram football club? Or maybe “investing” in political success?

Kabul’s Ghazi Stadium was for years a place of horror. But U.S. money is intended to bring the joy of sport back.

A Chinese club has hired former Japan football coach Takeshi Okada. Can he make it big in China?

Shanghai Shenhua have reportedly signed Chelsea forward Nicolas Anelka for $300,000 a week. Is he worth it?

David Beckham may be nearing the end of his football career. But high prices stop a warm welcome in Asia.

If China wants to do better in international football it needs to do more to get its kids to play the game.

ASEAN is mulling making a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Its chances depend on members working together.