The Indian market is potentially a huge one for football but the country remains devoted to cricket and other sports. However, football has a big following in West Bengal and it is there that a new tournament has been based. It is modelled on the franchise sysyem of the successful Indian Premier League format in cricket and has started with an auction of players and coaches.
The Indian market is potentially a huge one for football but the country remains devoted to cricket and other sports. However, football has a big following in West Bengal and it is there that a new tournament has been based. It is modelled on the franchise sysyem of the successful Indian Premier League format in cricket and has started with an auction of players and coaches.
Five teams will take part in Premier League Soccer, one having failed to find the necessary financial backing. It is hoped that the experience of playing alongside international players will help those Indian footballers who take part.