Sources and methods

The news summaries on theeighteenyard are compiled from published feeds and indexes of established news publications covering the Asian game. This includes outlets reporting on AFC competitions, national teams, and the leagues across the region. Each story is processed with automated assistance to extract the core facts and is then rewritten into a concise summary. The original publication is always credited as the source at the end of each summary.

When a fact appears in only one publication, it is treated as an unverified claim. Such information is not presented as established fact within our news summaries. It may be included with clear attribution to that single source, acknowledging its provisional status until corroborated by further reporting.

The site's reference pages, such as those for competitions, leagues, national teams, and stadiums, are built differently. They are constructed from stable, verified facts. Each reference page features a facts table consolidating key information from authoritative sources like governing bodies and official records. A credited photograph, sourced from image libraries or rights-holding agencies, accompanies these pages. These reference pages are intended as static records of core information.

Coverage is refreshed continuously. News summaries are added throughout the day as stories break and are processed from the source feeds. The reference pages are updated on a periodic schedule or when a significant, verified change occurs, such as a competition winner being confirmed or a stadium capacity being officially altered. This ensures the site maintains both timely reporting and reliable reference material.