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Category: Asian Football

Eastern Promise for Russia

Eastern Promise for Russia

May 28, 2022 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses the prospect of Russia changing federations from Europe to Asia.

Interview - In-depth with Johnny McKinstry

Interview – In-depth with Johnny McKinstry

September 2, 2019 by Ollie McManus

Ollie McManus explores the realities of football management off the beaten path in an in-depth interview with globe-trotting Northern Irishman Johnny McKinstry

AFC Asian Cup 2019 - Will the debut nations cause an upset?

AFC Asian Cup 2019 – Will the debut nations cause an upset?

January 5, 2019 by Ollie McManus

Oliver McManus guides us through the debut nations at the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup – all you need to know to impress your friends at the next pub quiz.

The best 'off the beaten track' challenges on Football Manager 2019

The best ‘off the beaten track’ challenges on Football Manager 2019

December 12, 2018 by Richard Pike

With the festive season fast approaching, Richard Pike brings us 15 of the best ‘off the beaten track’ challenges to try on Football Manager 2019.

The Tehran Derby - The world’s biggest, unknown derby

The Tehran Derby – The world’s biggest, unknown derby

November 29, 2018 by Back Page Football

While Europe’s big derbies tend to attract most of the global attention, one of the most fiercely contest rivalries takes place in front of big crowds in Iran.

The Maroons - Assessing Qatar's ability to make an impact on the pitch

The Maroons – Assessing Qatar’s ability to make an impact on the pitch

June 8, 2018 by Ollie McManus

With controversy overshadowing Qatar and the 2022 World Cup, Ollie McManus takes a look at the host’s chances of making the right sort of statement.

Evaluating foreign player restrictions in Asian football

Evaluating foreign player restrictions in Asian football

June 5, 2018 by Gian Chansrichawla

Gian Chansrichawla looks at the consequences of foreign player restrictions on Asian football leagues.

Are Bandovic's Buriram United the best Thai league side ever?

Are Bandovic’s Buriram United the best Thai league side ever?

March 21, 2018 by Gian Chansrichawla

Currently dominating their domestic league, Thailand’s Buriram United are also making waves in continental competition, writes Gian Chansrichawla.

Signings, Comebacks, and VAR - Stories from the Thai Champions Cup

Signings, Comebacks, and VAR – Stories from the Thai Champions Cup

January 26, 2018 by Gian Chansrichawla

Gian Chansrichawla brings us all the action from the 2018 Thailand Champions Cup and looks forward to the season ahead.

Exit the 18-yard box - An interview with Leroy Lita

Exit the 18-yard box – An interview with Leroy Lita

January 17, 2018 by Thomas Kershaw

In an exclusive interview for Backpagefootball, Leroy Lita discusses Thailand, England and spreading your wings with Thomas Kershaw.

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