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.
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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 Gr
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 H
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. Follow Gina Bagnulo on X: https
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
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 Do
From Dreams to Goals: Indian coach Crispin Chettri on qualification and the future for women's football
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