Targeting match manipulation

Criminal influence at grassroots level still hampers game's growth in Asia

For all the new investment and advancements driving unprecedented growth in Asian soccer, an old problem is still causing concern at the grassroots level.

Billions have been invested in Super Leagues in China and India, the 2022 World Cup will be in Qatar and the flow of players to Europe is on the rise, giving Asia some prominence in the global game. But regional soccer administrators are still grappling with match fixing.