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I wish to thank Professor J. A. Mangan for his generous help and encouragement for me to write the review.
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Hu Jiahao
Hu Jiahao, PhD, professor at Wuhan Sport University (WHSU), is working in the school of international education. Prior to joining WHSU, he held a professorship at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. As an interdisciplinary social scientist with a background in leisure management, he is particularly interested in Chinese football and sustainable leisure development.
Cui Guangying
Cui Guangying, PhD, is associate professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Her interests are sports and culture. She is the corresponding author.