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Soccer
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
Investigations into widespread doping and match-fixing are underway in Australia and Europe, respectively.
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?
Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba have left Shanghai Shenhua, raising questions about soccer in China.
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
Years of mismanagement and corruption has forced the world soccer body to crack down on Indonesia.
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.
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?
FIFA has declared that the country is not safe to host official international games.
China, Japan and Football
While tensions mount between both nations, could Football bring them together?
Iran Seeks World Cup Appearance
The national team, known as Team Melli, is vying for a spot at the 2014 tournament in Brazil.
"I have never sold a match.."
Coach accuses his goalkeeper of intentionally throwing the game in Malaysian Football.