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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FULL INTERVIEW: Selangor & Jordan star Mo Abualnadi
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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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On 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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As 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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Australia 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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There were big results and plenty of goals across Matchday Two of the Shopee Cup, with 27 goals across all six matches. Host Ryan Walters, who was in Kuala Lumpur for their 1-0 win over Borneo, is back with Claro Manzano to look back over all the action and discuss the major talking points. Follow Ryan on X: https://x.com/MrRyanWalters Follow Claro…
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FULL DISCUSSION: 2024/25 ACL Elite & ACL Two Preview
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Paul Williams and Michael Church are joined by commentator Rhysh Roshan Rai and Saudi journalist Najeeb Al-Jedaawi to look ahead to the start of the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two. How will the new format work? Will Saudi teams dominate? Are CSL teams ready to compete again? Follow Rhysh Roshan Rai on X: https://x.com/Rhysh…
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FULL DISCUSSION: Asian Qualifiers MD1 & MD2 Review
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Paul Williams and Michael Church are joined by commentator Rhysh Roshan Rai and Saudi journalist Najeeb Al-Jedaawi to look back over the first two matchdays of the Third Round of AFC Asian Qualifiers. Which teams surprised? Can anyone stop Japan? How did Saudi Arabia get out of jail against China? Is Australia in trouble? We answer those questions …
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TAG Podcast: Winners & Losers from Asian Qualifiers + AFC Champions League Preview
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Too much Asian football is never enough, and we are being treated to a feast of football to start September. Paul Williams and Michael Church are joined by commentator Rhysh Roshan Rai and Saudi journalist Najeeb Al-Jedaawi to look back over the first two matchdays of the Third Round of AFC Asian Qualifiers. Which teams surprised? Can anyone stop J…
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FULL DISCUSSION: Asian Qualifiers - Group C
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The Third Round of Asian Qualifiers is upon us, and on the latest The Asian Game Podcast Paul Williams, Michael Church and Sudesh Baniya discussed the major talking points from Group C. Can anyone challenge Japan? Is Branko Ivankovic China's secret weapon? Can Saudi Arabia get back to past heights? Is a lack of star power hurting Australia? Be sure…
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FULL DISCUSSION: Asian Qualifiers - Group B
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The Third Round of Asian Qualifiers is upon us, and on the latest The Asian Game Podcast Paul Williams, Michael Church and Sudesh Baniya discussed the major talking points from Group B. Is the turbulence behind Korea? How much will home advantage help Iraq? Can Jordan continue to ride Asian Cup momentum? Can Palestine dream the impossible dream? Be…
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FULL DISCUSSION: Asian Qualifiers - Group A
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The Third Round of Asian Qualifiers is upon us, and on the latest The Asian Game Podcast Paul Williams, Michael Church and Sudesh Baniya discussed the major talking points from Group A. Is this the last chance for this Iran generation? Which Qatar will show up? Can Uzbekistan deliver on their promise and potential? A new direction for the UAE? Be s…
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FULL INTERVIEW: Saudi Arabian star Saleh Al-Shehri on THAT goal against Argentina
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Saudi Arabia's historic win over Argentina at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 may be best remembered for the worldie scored by Salem Al-Dawsari, but also on the scoresheet that today was Saleh Al-Shehri. The veteran striker sits down with The Asian Game to reminisce about that goal and that game, plus discuss the current state of the Green Falcons an…
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TAG Podcast: Road to 2026 resumes + Saudi Arabia's Saleh Al-Shehri
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As we approach the business end of Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the third round to commence this week, we're joined by Doha News reporter Sudesh Baniya to preview all three groups. Can Qatar continue their Asian Cup-winning form? Is this the time Uzbekistan deliver on their potential? How much will playing at home help Iraq? I…
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TAG Podcast: Neil Etheridge on Buriram, Azkals and ACL + Saudi Pro League transformation
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We welcome a very special guest to the show this week, with Azkals legend and former Premier League goalkeeper, Neil Etheridge, joining us to talk about his recent move to Buriram, playing in the ACL and the wacky world of teammate nicknames. Plus, we hear from the Chief Operating Officer of the Saudi Pro League, Carlo Nohra, about the ongoing tran…
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The ASEAN Game: The Ultimate Shopee Cup Preview
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The ASEAN Club Championship, otherwise known as the Shopee Cup, begins in earnest this week with the start of the group stage all across Southeast Asia. Host Ryan Walters is joined by a plethora of Southeast Asia's best voices - Keeshanan Sundaresan (Malaysia), Aun Rahman (Indonesia), Rhysh Roshan Rai (Singapore), Gian Chansrichawla (Thailand) and …
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TAG BONUS: Paro FC president, Karma Jigme, on signing Keisuke Honda
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Little known Bhutanese club Paro FC shot to international fame recently with the signing of Japanese legend Keisuke Honda. While only a short term deal for their AFC Challenge League preliminary playoff against Nepal's Church Boys United, the signing has generated an unprecedented level of excitement in Bhutan and across South Asia. So how did the …
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TAG Podcast: 'I actually cried!' - Ashleigh Plumptre reflects on Saudi Arabia move
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Ashleigh Plumptre made headlines worldwide last year when she swapped England's Women's Super League for Saudi Arabia's fledgling Saudi Women's Premier League. After 12 months in Jeddah with Al Ittihad, the 26-year-old sits down for an in-depth discussion with The Asian Game to reflect on her decision and her time in Saudi Arabia. In a wide-ranging…
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The ASEAN Game: Charyl Chappuis opens up about new book
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Charyl Chappuis has experienced it all in his time as a professional player, all of which is detailed in a new biography - titled 'Chappuis - My Story' - about the 32-year-old Swiss-born Thai international. Host Ryan Walters is joined by Chappuis, and the author of the biography, Paul Murphy, to discuss his career and the process of writing the new…
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TAG Podcast: Olympics, Casey Phair, Kewell sacked, The Story of Svay Rieng + MORE
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It's an absolutely bumper The Asian Game Podcast this week which we start by looking ahead to the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with Scott McIntyre making a bold prediction about the fortunes of Uzbekistan. We also discuss the sacking of Harry Kewell and the appointment of Hong Myung-bo as Korea's new coach. PLUS, we're joined by Korean and An…
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The ASEAN Game: The Thai League season that was
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After another momentous Thai League 1 season, Ryan Walters is joined by Gian Chansrichawla from Thai League Central to dissect the season's major storylines. How did Buriram win it again? The demise of the once powerful Chonburi? The emergence of Thailand's next superstars and so much more. Follow Bassil on X: https://x.com/GianChansricha1 Follow T…
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