A growing interest for football

The problem is that the I-League, the local championship, is a flop. The level of play is quite low, the distribution of teams is geographically unbalanced (13 clubs, but 8 only for the two cities of Goa and Kolkatta) ... A table far from attractive for locals.
But after a false start in 2012, a new competition will begin next October. Driven by IMG Reliance, a subsidiary of the sports management group , the Indian Super League is inspired by cricket. Soon, the organizer announces the signature of former football glories to promote the competition ( David Trezeguet, Robert Pires , Joan Capdevilla, Fredrik Ljundberg, Alessandro Del Piero, to name a few), then a draft to select players foreigners and Indians is announced.
It did not take more to sharpen the curiosity of several local companies, Bollywood actors and even Indian cricket stars who acquired the rights of 8 franchises spread all over the country.
Drafted in first place by the Chennai Titans, former Parisian Bernard Mendy (member of a contingent of 8 French) will receive $ 80,000, one of the largest salary in the championship (more than $ 10,000 per week of competition). That without taking into account the top players of each team who should touch much more (figures around $ 500,000 circulated for Pirès ...).

I'm happy to join Mumbai City FC and very exciting Indian Super League.
PAKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE 2018 FIXTURE

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