The Asian Game

With 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 Li…

It'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.

The #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 Qua…

On 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 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, the…

As 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 f…

It 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 …

In 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 disc…

The 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…

The 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 ten…

In 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 g…

The 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 …

The 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…

In 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-trott…

How 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 qualifyin…

With 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 fr…

Return 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 th…

Host 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 Sout…

Adelaide 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 n…

After 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 tea…