Football is the most popular sport in the world. Globalisation and commercialisation of the game, however, have created new conflicts and challenges. This book explores the role of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) within the rising significance of football in Asia, drawing on three key theoretical perspectives: globalisation, neo-institutionalism and governance, as well as comprehensive data from interviews and archive material.

Ben Weinberg is an independent scholar and writer based in Cologne, Germany. His areas of interest include political, historical and cultural aspects of sport with a focus on good governance, inclusion and sustainability.?

1. Asia and the Future of Football: Introduction and Contextualisation 2. Analysing the Asian Football Confederation: Theoretical Perspectives and Approaches 3. Football in Asia: Developments and Challenges 4. AFC's History and Origins 5. AFC's Relations and Constellations 6. AFC's Framework and Decision-Making 7. AFC's Policies, Strategies and Activities 8. Understanding the Politics of Football: Discussion and Conclusions