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Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 3)
An East Asia-focused edition because Asian football needs more love and attention!
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Daryl Dao
Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 2)
A current Germany U21 hotshot, another German leading the line to a promotion, a forgotten wonderkid, and a truly under-the-radar honourable mention.
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Daryl Dao
Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 1)
It's the early days of the 2025 summer transfer window and some clubs have already made their first moves on the market.
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Daryl Dao
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Quick thoughts from...the 2025 Champions League final
A clash of ideologies, honouring Luis Enrique's daughter, and one of the most dominant performances in history.
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Daryl Dao
Quick thoughts from...Manchester United vs ASEAN All-Stars
Yes, it's a meaningless friendly. Yes, Man United are bad. But I'm intrigued to see what both teams can bring, even just a little bit.
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Daryl Dao
Daryl's Notebook: Quick thoughts from Urawa Reds vs Yokohama F. Marinos
Usually a top-of-the-table clash in the J1 League in previous seasons, but Urawa and Marinos have started the 2025 season with very different fortunes.
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Daryl Dao
Arminia Bielefeld, der Pokalfinale, und a reborn awaits
There's more to Arminia's story than just simply a 3. Liga side who made it to the 2025 DFB-Pokal final.
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Daryl Dao
Daryl's Notebook: Quick thoughts from Australia vs Indonesia
In a fairly equal group C of the Asian Qualifiers, anything matters. Here, a rivalry could also be born.
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Daryl Dao
Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Final)
Will the U20 Asian Cup title go to the West of Asia, or will it leave the continent and head down to Oceania?
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Daryl Dao
Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Semi-final)
Four teams. Two spots in the final. One chance of eternal glory.
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Daryl Dao
Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Quarter-final Day 2)
Two more names who will be calling up their hotels to extend their stay in Shenzhen will be determined today!
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Daryl Dao
Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Quarter-final Day 1)
It's the knockout stage of the U20 Asian Cup and things will only get spicy from here...
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Daryl Dao
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