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Why Can’t a Nation of 276 Million People Field a Decent Soccer Team?
December 20, 2022

Why Can’t a Nation of 276 Million People Field a Decent Soccer Team?

By William Yuen Yee
Despite the Indonesian public's passion for the world game, the "Red and White" have consistently under-performed on the global stage.

Stadium Tragedy Exposes Indonesia’s Troubled Soccer History
October 03, 2022

Stadium Tragedy Exposes Indonesia’s Troubled Soccer History

By John Duerden
Indonesia is one of the most dangerous countries in which to attend a game. At least 125 people died after a stampede at a recent game.
Is Southeast Asian Football Finally On The Cusp Of Success?
August 26, 2022

Is Southeast Asian Football Finally On The Cusp Of Success?

By David Hutt
After years of under-performance, green shoots are visible both in the region's domestic leagues and at the national level.

Sports Behind Closed Doors: Lessons from the Koreas
May 19, 2020

Sports Behind Closed Doors: Lessons from the Koreas

By Layne Vandenberg
Post-COVID sports may resemble the October 2019 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between the men’s national teams from North and South Korea.

East Asian Footballers Make Their Way West
April 09, 2019

East Asian Footballers Make Their Way West

By Layne Vandenberg
Football transfer markets look east as East Asian players are making names for themselves in Europe’s top leagues.

Football Leaks: The Kazakh Connection
January 03, 2017

Football Leaks: The Kazakh Connection

By Paolo Sorbello
A Kazakh family is at the center of a scandal that unveiled murky deals in the global world of football.

Australia Wins Asian Cup, Discovers Soccer
February 03, 2015

Australia Wins Asian Cup, Discovers Soccer

By Helen Clark
Football – known as soccer locally – gets a new lease of life in Australia after a successful tournament.
Could Qatar Lose the World Cup?
September 25, 2014

Could Qatar Lose the World Cup?

By Samuel Chi
Is FIFA finally ready to yank the World Cup away from its controversial 2022 host nation?

World Cup Hopes Hang in the Balance for Japan, Australia
March 27, 2013

World Cup Hopes Hang in the Balance for Japan, Australia

Japan and Australia had their World Cup hopes put on hold last night by Jordan and Oman.

Shinji Kagawa’s Historic Hat-Trick
March 04, 2013

Shinji Kagawa’s Historic Hat-Trick

Shinji Kagawa becomes the first Asian player to score a hat-trick in the English Premier League.

Japan: A Football, Rugby Powerhouse in the Making?
February 25, 2013

Japan: A Football, Rugby Powerhouse in the Making?

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

Match-Fixing and Doping Investigation Shocks Sports Fans
February 12, 2013

Match-Fixing and Doping Investigation Shocks Sports Fans

Investigations into widespread doping and match-fixing are underway in Australia and Europe, respectively.

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