Four vignettes on the godly and not-so-godly
First, the dog that was almost stoned to death, by holy decree.
DAN-CHYI CHUA
They Turned Their Fantasy into Sporting Reality
The true story of a small fishing village that produced one of the country’s top football teams – without having an inch of land for a pitch.
The asia! team
Football Revolution
Is there space in the hearts of the Pakistanis for the beautiful game? A Tottenham Hotspurs* fan believes so.
USMAN AHMAD
World Cup in Qatar? No, No, No!
FIFA’s decision to award the 2022 World Cup to the tiny Arab emirate of Qatar is, bluntly put, bold, baffling and just plain wrong.
BIKYA MASR
One Last Word on the Asian Soccer Scorecard
So what if Asians performed abysmally at this year's World Cup? There is still something we can be very proud of.
DAN-CHYI CHUA
Chinese Soccer – an Allegory of China’s Status in the World
Despite the growth, the economics, and the superb performances during the Olympics, China is a nation in love with soccer – and full of angst over its inability to compete in the sport.
BIN WANG
World Cup Weekly: Cheap Pakistani Balls, and other FIFA Madness
Here's a roundup of how the giant footballing event is affecting Asia, from Bangladesh to Hong Kong.
DAN-CHYI CHUA
Let’s hear it for North Korea!
If you haven't picked a team yet, think about going for the Asian underdog. It's been a helluva ride for them to get to South Africa.
DAN-CHYI CHUA