How Football Explains Asia

There are few, if any, better ways to learn about, or keep up with, Asia than through football. From spending in Saudi Arabia to conflicts in Yemen to bankruptcies in China and ambitions in India, it is all there —on and off the pitch.

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It’s a big continent and a big job but I will do my best!

A bit about John Duerden

I have covered Asian football for international media such as The Guardian, BBC and Associated Press and various Asian publications since the 20th century (and have had four books published, three about Asia and one about Blackburn Rovers). In that time, I have seen many changes but what has been constant is the deep colour, the rich culture and the occasional craziness of the continent’s football scene.

This is me at Seoul World Cup Stadium from a good few years ago now..

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