Our final episode for 2023 is bumper one as we discuss Carlos Queiroz decision to leave Qatar just a month from the AFC Asian Cup, with Qatari football expert Ahmed Hashim joining us from Doha.

Eurasianet's Central Asia editor, Peter Leonard, joins us to shed light on Arkadag, the new kings of Turkmen football sweeping all before them in their debut season.

Plus, we speak with Yonhap News reporter Yoo Jee-ho to discuss the sad demise of former Korean powerhouse, Suwon Bluewings, after their relegation to K2.