The Korean Super Match between Suwon Bluewings and FC Seoul has exploded in a 6-goal thriller, J League kicked off, and Mongolia and Cambodia returned to action. A busy weekend in East Asia.
East Asia Watch: A Real Super Match at the 'Big Bird'
Barça Will Wait: Xavi Continues as Qatari Al-Sadd's Gaffer
Xavi Hernandez renewed his contract at Qatari mega-club Al-Sadd. FC Barcelona fans look away, as their desired coach will delay his return to the Camp Nou as a coach in another year.
East Asia Watch: Jeonbuk break Ulsan, Open a Gap on Top
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors beat rivals Ulsan and expand its gap in the top of the K League’s table. Japan returns slowly to the football routine, while Vietnam’s giants take positions.
FC Khatlon: The former Cotton Pickers cause a stir in the Tajik title race
Like most Central Asian leagues, Tajikstan is controlled by one powerful side. This year, the “cotton pickers” from FC Khatlon are challenging this hegemony, and their story is one to watch out for.
Fans are Football's Blood: An interview with Stefano Cusin
An exclusive interview with Stefano Cusin, the Italian coach of Iranian side Shahr Khodrou, about the return of the local league, football without fans, life in the Middle East and much more.