foxoffderby Posted 23 June 2014 Posted 23 June 2014 India link for Premier LeagueSunday 22nd June 2014 15:10 The Premier League have entered into a strategic agreement with Indian Super League (ISL) organisers ahead of the inaugural edition of the competition which is set to kick-off in September. The partnership is designed to help nurture and develop the Indian league as well as the eight franchise clubs that are expected to participate. Premier League chiefs will also play a role in establishing club governance, shaping the brand, fan engagement and defining anti-corruption and anti-doping policies for the ISL. The Indian Super League is a joint venture between IMG-Reliance and the All India Football Federation in conjunction with Star India who hold Premier League broadcasting rights in India. The agreement with the ISL is expected to lead to exchange programmes between clubs in England and in India and could pave the way for Premier League clubs to play friendlies in the sub-continent. Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said: "Having earlier this year signed a mutual co-operation agreement with the Asian Football Confederation, we are very pleased to also enter into this partnership with ISL. “This will see both organisations work together and share knowledge in several key areas including player development, refereeing, marketing and promotion. "We know from our broadcast partner Star India, and our work with AIFF on our long-established grassroots football project Premier Skills that we run in several locations across India, that the popularity of football, and Premier League, is growing. “There is a further opportunity to develop the sport as a result of that increased interest and we hope to continue to make a real contribution to all levels of Indian football." AIFF President Praful Patel said: “The AIFF is extremely pleased to be a part of the strategic partnership between the Premier League and the Indian Super League. “This is an outstanding opportunity for the Indian Super League to build from the very best in the business when it comes to running a highly successful league. "The Premier League is revered around the world, and by learning from the practitioners who have made it so successful, the Indian Super League will develop and grow in the right way, ensuring benefits not only for the league itself but also for the wider Indian football ecosystem in the longer term." Meanwhile, Atletico de Kolkata, the ISL club who count La Liga winners Atletico Madrid and former India Test captain Sourav Ganguly amongst its co-owners, will announce their manager early next month. The Kolkata franchise are also expected to reveal the identity of their marquee player and will unveil their kit on July 7, according to co-owner Utsav Parekh. The eight cities which were selected to host teams are Bangalore, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.
Webbo Posted 23 June 2014 Posted 23 June 2014 Let's hope this can inspire the Indian Football Team to the same success as we've had in England.
StanSP Posted 23 June 2014 Posted 23 June 2014 Let's hope this can inspire the Indian Football Team to the same success as we've had in England. I might begin to take football seriously if India get good. I'm too good for England. India aren't good enough for me right now.
Finnegan Posted 23 June 2014 Posted 23 June 2014 Really good article in 442 recently about Ashley Westwood and his career growing in the I League.
Soar Fox Posted 23 June 2014 Posted 23 June 2014 I might begin to take football seriously if India get good. I'm too good for England. India aren't good enough for me right now. Me and you upfront for the Indian national team. Goals goals goals.
CKB Posted 23 June 2014 Posted 23 June 2014 Give it a couple of years and India will be better than England.....
StanSP Posted 23 June 2014 Posted 23 June 2014 Me and you upfront for the Indian national team. Goals goals goals. Guaranteed goals galore! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
Guest MattP Posted 23 June 2014 Posted 23 June 2014 What's the bet on getting Kashmir United? Boom Boom.
frotto Posted 24 June 2014 Posted 24 June 2014 India with football combination is worse than pasta with the tomato ketchup.
ozleicester Posted 24 June 2014 Posted 24 June 2014 IPL has fvcked cricket... looks good for the future of football.
MC Prussian Posted 24 June 2014 Posted 24 June 2014 Give it a couple of years and India will be better than England..... Theoretically, the probability is higher of finding talent in such a vast country. Alright, China's not the best example. I'd love to see India compete on a more serious level in football. Go, Hyderabad Globe FC!
purpleronnie Posted 24 June 2014 Posted 24 June 2014 THE PREMIERSHIP IS TAKING OVER THE WOOOORRRLLLLDDD!!!!!
Stadt Posted 24 June 2014 Posted 24 June 2014 Really good article in 442 recently about Ashley Westwood and his career growing in the I League."I kept calling people geezer, in India geezer is a heater."
Dr The Singh Posted 24 June 2014 Posted 24 June 2014 "I kept calling people geezer, in India geezer is a heater." Just like cricket, as soon as the money comes in, the rich kids will be taking over, the poor will continue to find somewhere decent to shit
StanSP Posted 12 October 2014 Posted 12 October 2014 This starts today. Only just realised Iain Hume is playing in this for Kerala Blasters. The downside being that Michael Chopra is in his team. The stars (used loosely in some cases) for each squad: Atletico De Kolkata: Luis Garcia Josemi And just because of his name, Climax Lawrence Chennaiyin FC: Bernard Mendy Mikael Silvestre Marco Materazzi Elano Bojan Djordjic And you wonder who his inspiration is - Shilton Paul Delhi Dynamos: Alessandro Del Piero Marek Cech Mads Junker FC Goa: Andre Santos Robert Pires Kerala Blasters: David James Iain Hume Michael Chopra Mumbai City FC:Tiago Ribeiro Freddie Ljungberg Nicolas Anelka Andre Moritz Northeast United: Joan Capdevila Koke FC Pune: Kostas Katsouranis Bruno Cirillo David Trezeguet
StanSP Posted 12 October 2014 Posted 12 October 2014 Commentators are a bit too excited! One yellow card already within 2 minutes. Bit feisty!
Raj Posted 12 October 2014 Posted 12 October 2014 ian huuuuuummmmmmmeeee playing for kerela blasters!! .P.s stupid stupid names.
Stadt Posted 12 October 2014 Posted 12 October 2014 Andre Moritz scored against us last season, now he's playing in India . Andre Santos is only 31.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 12 October 2014 Posted 12 October 2014 I thought some of these people had jacked it in, some of the marquee signings would give you a world class side on PES 4. Pires, Trezeguet, Del Piero, Ljunberg...
StanSP Posted 12 October 2014 Posted 12 October 2014 Andre Moritz scored against us last season, now he's playing in India . Andre Santos is only 31. Raking it in I bet, though! Went over to China (?) in August and has already jumped ship to India .
StanSP Posted 12 October 2014 Posted 12 October 2014 Borja with a beautiful 20-yard half-volley. 2-0!
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