La Liga India‘s Managing Director, Jose Antonio Cachaza, revealed that two Spanish clubs are “seriously considering” buying an Indian Super League (ISL) franchise. While discussing La Liga’s endeavors in India with Sportskeeda, Cachaza shed light on the rich Spanish influence in Indian football and how Spanish clubs and ISL franchises have partnered in the past.
La Liga India MD Reveals Potential Franchise Purchase: Spanish Football Clubs Eyeing Indian Super League
He explained that the La Liga Football School in India has been a significant success and that another project specifically focused on women’s football is in the works. Cachaza also touched on the challenge of making second-tier Spanish clubs more present to fans and explained that bringing Spanish football clubs to India for pre-season friendlies is not an easy feat.
Here are some highlights from the interview: La Liga India MD Reveals Potential Franchise Purchase
- Jose Antonio Cachaza revealed that two Spanish clubs are “seriously considering buying an ISL franchise.”
- La Liga Football School in India is into its fifth season, and the league is negotiating a renovation for another five years.
- More Spanish clubs are starting to eye the Indian market at different levels, and Sevilla has recently tied up with Bengaluru United.
- Getting Spanish football clubs to India for pre-season friendlies is a significant challenge that requires finding a local partner and a local promoter.
- Cachaza thinks that the ISL is growing in the right direction but that it will take time to reach the level of European or Japanese leagues.
La Liga India MD Reveals Potential Franchise Purchase: Spanish Football Clubs Eyeing Indian Super League
The Spanish influence on Indian football over the years has built a substantial footballing relationship between the two countries. Spanish clubs and ISL franchises have partnered in the past, and two Spanish clubs are considering buying an ISL franchise. The La Liga Football School in India has been a success, and more Spanish clubs are eyeing the Indian market at different levels. However, bringing Spanish football clubs to India for pre-season friendlies is a significant challenge. The ISL is growing in the right direction, but it will take time to reach the level of European or Japanese leagues.
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