Football is the most popular sport in the world. Globalisation and commercialisation of the game, however, have created new conflicts and challenges. This book

Once only associated with North America and Europe, formal athletic events are now becoming more prevalent in Asia as well. With the expansion of this industry,

This book is the first comprehensive study on history, culture, and business of football in Asia. Football has been a symbol of the modern invention, a catalyst

This book is a fascinating journey through a series of scholarly articles. The journey begins by tracing one of the most significant stories in the popularizati

The place of football in the colonial and post-colonial past is explored and both British and Portuguese influences on the development of the game are considere