Can Asians be true English Premier League fans from afar? Ex-Liverpool ace has say at Hong Kong Sevens
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Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James addresses the issue of hostile and racist abuse towards Asian supporters of English Premier League clubs. He emphasizes that fans in Asia are capable of showing the same passion as local fans and that their support should not be questioned. James recalls his experience playing football at Hong Kong Stadium and witnessing the tremendous support of Liverpool fans in Asia. He also mentions the initiative by Kick It Out and the Professional Footballers' Association to tackle the underrepresentation of British South Asian players in the English academy system. James recently attended the Hong Kong Sevens as an ambassador for Carlsberg and praised the event and the enthusiasm of the crowd. He also discusses the challenges of transferring skills between sports and the increasing attraction of sevens rugby due to its professional circuit and regular big events.
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