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Eastern Promise for Russia
Alan Moore discusses the prospect of Russia changing federations from Europe to Asia.
Tag: AFC
AFC Asian Cup 2019 – Will the debut nations cause an upset?
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 Maroons – Assessing Qatar’s ability to make an impact on the pitch
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.
Sun sets on Toshiya Miura’s ‘silk and steel’ Vietnam
As Japanese coach Toshiya Miura leaves Vietnam, Fikri Jermadi looks back at the silk and steel impact of his reign.
The “Kamikaze” – a forgotten tale of the Japanese attack
Sarthak Kumar delves into the depths of time, when the Japanese football team, having no international prestige, started building one in Berlin.
A letter for Captain Vantastic
Arsenal fans are not best pleased with Robin Van Persie’s latest statement, here’s the thoughts of one.
Champions League – Week In Review
Back Page Football’s resident UEFA Champions League correspondent Ger McCarthy reviews the first week of the knockout phase of the 2012 competition and predicts how each of the second legs in the respective ties will go.
Champions League – Wednesday Preview
Arsenal travel to the lion’s den of the San Siro while Benfica face the harsh weather conditions of Zenit St. Petersburg as the UEFA Champions League opening phase continues on Wednesday night writes Back Page Football’s Ger McCarthy.
Champions League – Matchday 6 Preview (Tuesday)
Ger McCarthy previews Tuesday night’s Champions League action where Chelsea will be fighting for their lives against Valencia.
Endo picks up top Asian gong
Japanese midfielder Yasuhito Endo has picked up the AFC Player of the Year at an awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this week. The Gamba Osaka star overcame international compatriot Kengo Nakamura, Bahrain’s Sayed Mohamed Adnan, Iran’s Hadi Aghily, and Syria captain Firas Al Khatib to scoop the award. “It was my goal to win […]