Passion, power and politics. The beautiful game in East Asia ft Seungbum Lee

From Japan's and South Korea's heroics at past World Cups to the advent of global stars from the region, East Asia has made a splash in world football in recent years. The trajectory of the Chinese Super League, however, suggests that it's not all progress. In this episode Francesco and Guy spoke to Professor Seungbum Lee  of Akron University about the rise and fall of the Chinese Super League, the social impact of the beautiful game in different East Asian countries and the development of professional football in Japan and South Korea. Seungbum talks about the geopolitics of football in the region,  the K and J Leagues and their development in the last decades, and why his beloved football club is giving him heartbreak!