Soccer in South Asia: Empire, Nation, Diaspora

Citation

Dimeo P & Mills J (eds.) (2001) Soccer in South Asia: Empire, Nation, Diaspora, First ed. Sport in the Global Society, 29. London, UK: Frank Cass Publishers. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780714681702/

Abstract
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 considered. Contemporary issues such as the impact of the professional league in India and the role of UK Asians in the organization of the Indian game are considered. Future scenarios are explored and models for progression and problems facing the sport in south Asia are outlined.