Lee Keun-ho has paid his dues more than most with hard work and perseverance at the start of his career; now the Korea Republic international stands on the verge of becoming Asian champion in his first season back in his homeland with Ulsan Hyundai entertaining Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli in [...]
With Oman international striker Amad Al Hosni returning an impressive average of a goal every two games since joining Al Ahli, it is no surprise the Jeddah side have enjoyed a run which is on the verge of culminating with AFC Champions League success at the weekend. Since Al Hosni [...]
Afshin Ghotbi; Iranian Emperor in the Land of the Rising Sun Less than two years after his departure from Iran’s national team, Afshin Ghotbi has guided Shimizu S-Pulse to the J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup’s final. Although this competition is not comparable with the J. League title, this is a big triumph [...]
When Iran beat favourite South Korea this week in a 2014 World Cup qualifier, it was not the only battle being fought in Tehran’s Azadi stadium. So was the fight for the right of women to attend soccer matches in the Islamic Republic. Fatma Iktasari and Shabnam Kazimi, dressed in [...]
Survival Asia Steve Darby has worked all over Asia and the coach has provided Kick Off Asia with a guide on how to a coach, as well as players, can survive and prosper on the world’s biggest continent. All over Asia there are an ever growing number of players or [...]
John Lennon called the Philippines a ‘nuthouse’. The Beatles played their second biggest ever concert at the Rizal Football Stadium in Manila in 1966 during a 48-hour visit that is supposed to have put one of the final nails in the coffin of the group’s touring career. The Fab Four [...]
South Korean soccer has a longer history of success than the recently popular South Korean music. But while the country’s pop music exploits have been well documented and received, soccer success has been greeted with what can only be described as public indifference. K-League members have been crowned Asian soccer [...]
One day, I asked my father a footballing question that I’ve long been curious about, “Which team does our family cheer for?” He replied, “What do you mean? You mean in Jordan?” “Yes.” My dad answered, “Our family has always supported Al Wihdat.” Ok, got my answer- so I then [...]
Lee Keun-ho has paid his dues more than most with hard work and perseverance at the start of his career; [...]
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