Asia's confederation runs from Lebanon to Japan — and yes, Australia, which switched conferences in 2006 for a tougher schedule. Its clubs chase the Champions League Elite (with its March-Madness-style host-city finals); its nations chase the Asian Cup and an expanded slate of eight-plus World Cup places. The Saudi Pro League's spending spree has made this the sport's fastest-moving money story.
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