The Asian Game is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories and sharing the history of the beautiful game in Asia - from Jordan to Japan, Korea to Kuwait and everywhere in between. With stories, analysis, insights and interviews with players, coaches and the key individuals in the game, The Asian Game will take you inside the game in Asia like never before.
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DISCUSSION: Asian Qualifiers set for thrilling penultimate round
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22:54The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to an end as the AFC Asian Qualifiers reach the penultimate round with so much still to play for. Herve Renard has swung the changes with Saudi Arabia, while Indonesia are preparing for their first foray under the guidance of Patrick Kluivert. Japan, Korea Republic and Iran can all officially seal their…
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DISCUSSION: Will the centralised ACL Elite Finals format work?
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26:13As the final rounds of the AFC Champions League Elite prepare to be hosted in Jeddah, we discuss with the centralised format is the best model for Asian football. We also discuss this week's draw for the Quarter-Finals and which teams stand the best chance of going all the way? Are we set for a West Asian whitewash? Be sure to follow The Asian Game…
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DISCUSSION: Should Saudi and Japanese sides play in ACL Two?
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11:53With the final four set for the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two, we discuss whether Saudi and Japanese clubs are too strong for the second-tier continental competition. We also discuss Lion City Sailors' remarkable triumph, whether Australian sides can make it back-to-back titles or if Al Taawoun are capable of going all the way. Be sur…
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TAG Podcast: ACLE heads to Jeddah | Asian Qualifiers ready for thrilling climax
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1:00:04It's a massive week in Asian football with the draw for the AFC Champions League Elite Finals, to be held in Jeddah next month, that saw the final eight teams have their path to the final confirmed. Over in the ACL Two, there was controversy after Sanfrecce Hiroshima had their first leg win voided after fielding an ineligible player, which saw Lion…
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The ASEAN Game: Buriram United vs Johor Darul Ta'zim #ACLElite Preview
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46:48The #ACLElite Round of 16 is here, and we’ve got a thrilling ASEAN Derby on our hands! Domestic powerhouses Buriram United and Johor Darul Ta'zim face off in a two-legged battle for a spot in the Quarter-Finals and some massive regional bragging rights. With their last meeting ending in a tense 0-0 draw (and a certain red card 👀), how will this hig…
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FULL INTERVIEW: Lion City Sailors' star defender Bailey Wright
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23:57On the eve of their historic quarter-final in the AFC Champions League Two, we are joined by Lion City Sailors' defender Bailey Wright. The former Socceroos defender talks about becoming a father for the third time, life in his new home of Singapore and the aspiration of his club as they eye domestic and continental success. Be sure to follow The A…
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FULL DISCUSSION: Central Asia bids for 2031 AFC Asian Cup
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21:15The big news of the week came with confirmation of a joint bid from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan for the 2031 AFC Asian Cup. With the tournament having never been hosted in Central Asia, there was much fascination and excitement at the prospect of Asia's showpiece event being taken to a new region. So is Central Asia ready for such an even…
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DISCUSSION: ACL Elite & ACL Two knockout rounds
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28:18As the AFC Champions League Elite prepares to enter the knockout rounds, and AFC Champions League Two prepares for a thrilling quarter final stage, we are joined by Emirati journalist Sultan Al-Ali for a full and frank discussion of the AFC's continental competitions. Has the new League Stage format been a success? Should East & West merge from the…
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TAG Podcast: ACL knockouts | Central Asia bids for 2031 Asian Cup | Australia are Princes of Asia
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1:13:20It is a huge show this week with plenty on the agenda from the AFC Champions League, the AFC U20 Asian Cup and bidding for the 2031 AFC Asian Cup. We're joined by Emirati journalist Sultan Al-Ali to discuss the knockout rounds of both the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two, as well as Australia's success in the AFC U20 Asian Cu…
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TAG Extra: 'Nadeshiko' Japan assistant coach Leah Blayney
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9:20In a special bonus episode, on the eve of the SheBelieves Cup, our resident women's football expert, Alex Bishop, catches up with new Nadeshiko Japan assistant coach, Leah Blayney. Together they discuss her coaching journey in Australia, her first impression of the Japanese players and the emotion of coming up against Australia in her first game. B…
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TAG Podcast: A new era for Malaysia | Khusanov to Man City | Duran headlines Saudi moves | ACLE & J.League return
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52:58The full crew is back for the first time in 2025 ahead of a bumper year in Asian football, with a feast of football coming our way. We're joined from Kuala Lumpur by Keeshanan Sundaresan from Stadium Astro to discuss in-depth the new structure around the Malaysian national team, while we also look at Abdukodir Khusanov's move to Manchester City. Al…
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TAG Podcast: Why was Shin Tae-yong sacked?
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37:54The new year is not even a week old and already Asian football has its first bombshell, with the news that Indonesia has sacked head coach Shin Tae-yong. Despite significant success during his tenure, PSSI chairman Erick Thohir announced on Monday that his five-year reign as coach had come to an end after an evaluation of the national team programm…
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FULL INTERVIEW: Hosei Kijima: 'I wasn't good enough!"
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30:51In an open and expansive conversation, new DC United midfielder Hosei Kijima sits down with The Asian Game Podcast to discuss his unqiue journey to professional football and why he thinks he wasn't good enough to make it in Japan. We also discuss the Japan national team, his debut season in MLS, the complexities of identity and his love for modern,…
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TAG Podcast: Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034
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50:39The worst kept 'secret' in football has been confirmed: Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup 2034. After the announcement from FIFA on Thursday evening, the Kingdom now has ten years to prepare to host football global showpiece; just the third time the FIFA World Cup will be played in Asia after Japan-Korea 2002 and Qatar 2022. We're joined by…
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The ASEAN Game: 2024 ASEAN Championships Preview
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37:57The 15th edition of the ASEAN Championship, otherwise known as the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup, begins this weekend as Southeast Asia's best battle for regional supremacy. Who are the favourites? Who are the dark horses? And who are the stars to watch? Host Ryan Walters is joined by guru Keeshanan Sundaresan to preview the tournament and answer tho…
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The ASEAN Game: One-on-One with Giancarlo Gallifuoco
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41:22In a lively and engaging conversation with ASEAN Game host Ryan Walters, Kuala Lumpur City’s Giancarlo Gallifuoco opens up about his life, career, and the personal choices that define his globe-trotting journey. The man better known as 'GG' delves into formative years in the youth ranks at Tottenham and Swansea, and how that experience contrasts wi…
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FULL INTERVIEW: Selangor & Jordan star Mo Abualnadi
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20:20How did a boy from Kansas City end up playing for the Jordanian national team? Selangor defender Mo Abualnadi joins us to explain his background and his journey to play for Nashama, and why qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would mean so much for him. We also discuss his recent move to Malaysian side Selangor and his love of the local delicaci…
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TAG Podcast: Can anyone stop Saudi clubs in AFC Champions League Elite?
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1:06:43With Al Hilal, Al Nassr and Al Ahli dominating in the AFC Champions League Elite, is anyone capable of stopping the Saudi clubs? We debate that question, and discuss the other major talking points from the AFC Champions League, while we also discuss ways to improve the AFC Annual Awards. Finally, we preview the upcoming Asian Qualifiers and talk wi…
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The ASEAN Game: Southeast Asia takes on K League's best Pt.2
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47:06Return fixtures may be a thing of the past in the ACL Elite, but we’re not ready to say farewell just yet! In this exciting crossover between K League United and The ASEAN Game, we’re rolling out the red carpet for the return leg as KLU welcomes Ryan back to preview two Malaysia v Korea matches in continental competition! They preview the increasin…
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The ASEAN Game: Southeast Asia takes on K League's best in ACLE/ACL2
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49:03Host Ryan Walters is joined by K League United's Paul Neat for a special preview of this week's action across the continent that involves three clashes involving K League sides taking on some of Southeast Asia's best. Fresh off their statement win over Shanghai Shenhua, Malaysia's JDT are in Korea to take on early front-runners, Gwangju FC. Elsewhe…
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POST GAME: Joe Gauci on a memorable homecoming
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7:25Adelaide local Joe Gauci experienced the highs and lows in Australia's 3-1 win over China at Adelaide Oval. A product of A-League side Adelaide United, he spoke with the media about playing for the national team in his home city in front of family and friends. Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: https://twitter.com…
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POST GAME: Nishan Velupillay on his dream debut for Australia
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2:38After scoring on debut in Australia's 3-1 win over China, winger Nishan Velupillay spoke with the media in the mixed zone at Adelaide Oval to express his delight at a dream debut for the national team. Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: https://twitter.com/TheAsianGame IG: https://instagram.com/theasiangame Facebo…
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DISCUSSION: Vince Rugari talks Tony Popovic, Graham Arnold's legacy and the state of Australian football
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12:19On the eve of a new era in Australian football, with Tony Popovic taking the reigns as national team coach, we're joined by Australia's leading football journalist, Vince Rugari of the Sydney Morning Herald. Speaking from Adelaide Oval ahead of the clash with China, we discuss his expectations of the Tony Popovic era, the legacy of Graham Arnold an…
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FULL INTERVIEW: US star Meghan Root on life in Vietnam with Ho Chi Minh City WFC
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13:55As the inaugural season of the AFC Women's Champions League gets underway, we speak with one of the stars of the show. US midfielder Meghan Root talks to The Asian Game Podcast about her journey to Vietnam, playing in the AWCL and her best and worst of Vietnamese food. Follow Meghan on X: https://x.com/root_meghan Be sure to follow The Asian Game o…
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TAG Podcast: Socceroos defeat China LIVE from Adelaide Oval
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54:34Australia kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a come-from-behind 3-1 win over China. Paul Williams was LIVE at Adelaide Oval, speaking with leading Australian journalist Vince Rugari about what to expect from new coach Tony Popovic. We hear from the man himself, as well as midfielder Jackson Irvine, plus we get reaction from Nishan Velupilla…
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