The Asian Game
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.
Episodes
So the time has come, almost two years exactly after qualifying started, and after 217 matches and 613 goals, played in front of almost 5 million fans, just six teams remain on the Road to 2026.
Just two will advance to next year's FIFA World Cup, to decided over the next week with the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers in both Jeddah and Doha.
It's that time of the year again, with the AFC Champions League Elite returning for another season of thrilling action.
We cast an eye over all the action and answer the burning questions ahead of kickoff:
- Is the new format a winner?
- Can anyone stop Saudi dominance?
- Will Japan's trio of teams provide the biggest challenge?
- What's behind Korea's dwindling fortunes?
- SE Asia's burgeoning rivalry between Buriram Utd and JDT
- Can Me...
In the first of a new monthly podcast, hosts Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair take you through the latest news from the world of Asian women's football.
On this month's show they look back on the preliminary rounds of the AFC Women's Champions League, and discuss the latest transfer news involving a couple of emerging Asian stars.
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We are joined by former Australian teen prodigy, and now CEO of Brisbane Roar, Kaz Patafta, for an extensive, in-depth conversation.
Across almost one hour, we discuss the state of the A-League, his mission to re-build Brisbane Roar into an Australian powerhouse, engaging with Southeast Asia, working with the Bakrie Group and his own journey in Laos.
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It's one of the biggest signings in the history of MLS, and it is finally official - Son Heung-min has signed for LAFC.
Arguably the greatest Korean player of all time, in the city with the largest Korean population outside Korea - it is a match made in heaven.
We are joined by Korean journalist, and LA native, Steve Han, to dissect the move and answer all the big questions.
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The official draw for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, to be held in Australia next year, was staged at the iconic Sydney Town Hall earlier this week.
We break down all three groups and take a look at the title threats, the dark horses and the debutants, and asses how they all might fare.
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The final qualifying team has been confirmed, with Iran winning Group A, completing the set of 12 teams to participate in next year's AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia.
Hosts Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair dissect all the qualifying groups and run the rule over the teams that will travel to Australia next year and how they might fare.
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We (belatedly) celebrate our 250th episode and toot our own horns, before getting into more important matters by discussing the draw for the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers.
Is it fair? Which group is toughest? Which teams have the best chance?
We discuss all of that and more, plus get some reaction from Qatar from Doha News reporter Sudesh Baniya.
We also discuss reports of Joachim Low coaching Uzbekistan, the purpose of the EAFF...
Fresh from qualifying India for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup - the first time on merit in over two decades - Indian women's national team coach Crispin Chettri joins us on From Dreams to Goals.
The 50-year-old talks us through the qualification campaign, what this moment can do for women's football in India and even his dreams of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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As the first edition of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup comes to a close, we are joined by Gabe Tan from ESPN Asia and Saudi-based content creator, Mohammed Fayad, to look back on the performance of Asia's teams.
What does it mean for Saudi football? What did we learn about Asian club football? How can teams improve for next time?
Plus, we look at AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying, discuss Saudi Arabia's performances at the C...
We have our first official qualifier for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, and it's a nation few would have expected - Bangladesh.
Hosts Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair discuss their historic qualification, plus take a look back on all of the other action from this week's matches and look ahead to the final round of matches that will determine which other nations will join Bangladesh in Australia next year.
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Hosts Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair take a look at the state of play after the first two matchdays of qualifying for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026.
Which teams have impressed? Who still has work to do? And what might the rest of qualifying have in store?
We answer those questions plus many more as we look to decide the final eight teams to qualify for next year's showpiece event.
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Following the journey of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, From Dreams to Goals takes you deep behind the headlines to explore the stories from nations aspiring to qualify for the tournament in Australia next year.
Each week From Dreams to Goals will focus on delving deep and telling the story of women's football in countries from Saudi Arabia to India, from Indonesia to Nepal and everywhere in between, talking to players, coac...
After 217 matches and 613 goals, we’ve almost reached the conclusion of FIFA World Cup qualifying for 2026, with just the small matter of the Fourth and the Fifth Rounds to come.
We are joined by the founder of Futbol Palestine, Bassil Mikdadi, to dissect the wild and controversial final finish to the Third Round of Asian Qualifiers.
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Following the journey of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, From Dreams to Goals takes you deep behind the headlines to explore the stories from nations aspiring to qualify for the tournament in Australia next year.
Each week From Dreams to Goals will focus on delving deep and telling the story of women's football in countries from Saudi Arabia to India, from Indonesia to Nepal and everywhere in between, talking to players, coac...
Australia have one foot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a stunning and dramatic 1-0 win over Japan at Perth Stadium on Thursday night.
Aziz Behich's 90th minute screamer broke a 16-year-drought against Japan and ensures Australia's destiny remains in their own hands should Saudi Arabia defeat Bahrain.
Paul Williams is in Perth with Japanese journalist Sean Carroll to bring us all the action, while we hear from Firzie Idris in Jaka...
Following the journey of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, From Dreams to Goals takes you deep behind the headlines to explore the stories from nations aspiring to qualify for the tournament in Australia next year.
Each week From Dreams to Goals will focus on delving deep and telling the story of women's football in countries from Saudi Arabia to India, from Indonesia to Nepal and everywhere in between, talking to players, coac...
Following the journey of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, From Dreams to Goals takes you deep behind the headlines to explore the stories from nations aspiring to qualify for the tournament in Australia next year.
Each week From Dreams to Goals will focus on delving deep and telling the story of women's football in countries from Saudi Arabia to India, from Indonesia to Nepal and everywhere in between, talking to players, coac...
Ryan Walters and Michael Church bring you pitchside reactions from an unforgettable Shopee Cup Final, where Buriram United and Công An Hà Nội FC played out a thrilling 3-3 draw that went the distance — all the way to a dramatic penalty shootout.
From Jason Pendant’s early s...
Following the journey of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, From Dreams to Goals takes you deep behind the headlines to explore the stories from nations aspiring to qualify for the tournament in Australia next year.
Each week From Dreams to Goals will focus on delving deep and telling the story of women's football in countries from Saudi Arabia to India, from Indonesia to Nepal and everywhere in between, talking to players, coac...
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