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Duerden: China hurtling toward Beckham fix
John Duerden | March, 8 2013John Duerden examines China's move to appoint David Beckham as an ambassador from a grassroots perspective.
Article | ConversationDuerden: Japan's flowers at risk flowers fading
John Duerden | March, 2 2013John Duerden examines the recent demise of Japan as a continental force in club football.
Article | ConversationDuerden: Japan's infatuation with Wenger
John Duerden | February, 22 2013John Duerden reveals the story behind Japan's love affair with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Article | ConversationDuerden: Asia's inferiority complex
John Duerden | February, 17 2013John Duerden says that Asia's efforts with foreign coaches had their place, but now it is time to look in their own backyard.
Article | ConversationDuerden: Learning from match-fixing in Asia
John Duerden | February, 8 2013Instead of pointing fingers, Europe should open their ears and learn from the history of match-fixing in Asia, writes John Duerden.
Article | ConversationDuerden: UAE follow Saudi Arabia's legacy
John Duerden | February, 3 2013An emerging crop of talented youngsters will help the United Arab Emirates become a powerhouse in Asia, writes John Duerden.
Article | ConversationDuerden: Asia's dwindling interest in Serie A
John Duerden | January, 27 2013A lack of big names, creativity and European success has made the Serie A less appealing in Asia, writes John Duerden.
Article | ConversationDuerden: Raising the sights of Asia's youth
John Duerden | January, 20 2013John Duerden questions the wisdom of players moving from leagues in Asia to Scotland or the Championship.
Article | ConversationA journey into the unknown
John Duerden | January, 12 2013John Duerden examines the history and geographic traits of Asian owners in Europe and their varying degrees of success.
Article | ConversationAnswering Lovecalls from the West
John Duerden | January, 4 2013John Duerden picks out some of the Asian players tipped to move on in the January transfer window.
Article | Conversation