Analysis

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.

Apr 25 •

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.

Apr 2 •

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.

Mar 23 •

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?

Mar 2 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Semi-final)

Four teams. Two spots in the final. One chance of eternal glory.

Feb 26 •

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!

Feb 23 •

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...

Feb 22 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 5)

Who will continue to advance from group C, and who will have to start packing to return home from Shenzhen?

Feb 16 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 4)

As teams started to settle into the U20 Asian Cup, more young players will also start to feel more confident to perform.

Feb 15 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 3)

It is time for the big names to showcase their talents!

Feb 14 •

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 1)

Potentially the place for the best Asian youngsters to showcase their talent, so I have to be there (virtually) to scout them!

Feb 12 •

Daryl's Notebook: What I learned from various European leagues

We will be departing England and taking a round trip around Europe to watch different leagues around the continent!

Feb 6 •

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