AFC ASIAN CUP
Afif and Al-Taamari in final battle for supremacy
When Qatar and Jordan played in a pre-Asian Cup friendly at the start of January – a game Jordan won 2-1 – no one expected that the next time the two team’s would meet would […]
qatar
AFC ASIAN CUP
TAG Podcast: Afif masterclass inspires Qatar
Qatar are into their second successive AFC Asian Cup final after Akram Afif inspired a thrilling 3-2 victory over Iran in a drama-packed encounter at the Al Thumama Stadium. The win sees Al Annabi set […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
TAG Podcast: Final four set for semi-final showdown
After 48 matches of enthralling drama, the AFC Asian Cup 2023 has reached its penultimate stage, with just four nations remaining as they eye off a spot in Saturday’s final. Tournament surprise packets Jordan will […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
TAG Podcast: Iran make statement with victory over Japan
Iran has produced one of their biggest wins in recent memory with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Japan, sealed thanks to a last minute penalty scored by Alireza Jahanbkhsh. They will meet host nation Qatar […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
Qatar still trying to shake World Cup demons
Qatar continue their AFC Asian Cup campaign tonight at the Al Bayt Stadium looking to make it two wins from two and secure their place in the knockout rounds. While the architectural wonder, with it’s […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
OPINION: As Asian Cup begins, the sun sets on Qatar
As the sun rises over Doha’s glorious West Bay to signal the start of the 18th AFC Asian Cup, so does the sun also begin to set on Qatar’s time in the spotlight of international […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
TAG Podcast: AFC Asian Cup Preview – Group A
The AFC Asian Cup 2023 is just days away and in the build up we start our group-by-group preview series with a look at Group A. Featuring hosts and defending champions, Qatar, as well as […]
PODCAST
TAG Podcast: Queiroz quits Qatar + solving the mystery of Turkmenistan’s unknown champions
Our final episode for 2023 is bumper one as we discuss Carlos Queiroz decision to leave Qatar just a month from the AFC Asian Cup, with Qatari football expert Ahmed Hashim joining us from Doha. […]
PODCAST
TAG Podcast: Uzbekistan’s rising star
As is always the case in Asian football, there is plenty to discuss on this week’s The Asian Game Podcast. We discuss Qatar’s improbable run to the Quarter Final’s of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, plus […]
ANALYSIS
Mixed objectives as Asia’s best return to the international stage
Away from the transfer whirlwind that’s starting to spin in Saudi Arabia, attention across Asia will focus on international football this week as the very best in Asia bed down their preparations in the run […]