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Eastern Promise for Russia
Alan Moore discusses the prospect of Russia changing federations from Europe to Asia.
Tag: Asia
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.
Evaluating foreign player restrictions in Asian football
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?
Currently dominating their domestic league, Thailand’s Buriram United are also making waves in continental competition, writes Gian Chansrichawla.
Ten Middle Eastern players who should make the move to Europe
Ali Al-Fakhri brings us ten players who could make the jump from plying their trade in the Middle East to somewhere in Europe.
Zico leads Thailand’s golden generation to new heights
Paul Murphy reports from Thailand where the national team Is going from strength to strength in its 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.
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.
An Australian in the Malaysia Cup game of thrones
Fikri Jermadi looks at the significance of Selangor FA’s latest Malaysia Cup win under Mehmet Durakovic.
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.
War-torn and without a home – Syria’s footballers finding success amidst a crisis
War-torn and without a home. Syria’s National Team have had a turbulent few years but are on the right path to recovery, writes Jordan Leaver.