Too bad the League couldn't agree terms with Henry.

He is not doing a Paletta ffs! :mad:

What number is he batting for his franchise?

Freddie is off to India too apparently.

He is.

I don't understand the setup in India. I-League is the highest division there, so what is Indian Super League?

The newly formed top tier.

But the Indian Super League is from October to December while I-League is from January to May. How does it work with two top tier leagues?

are the same teams in both lges? i dont get what the confusion is about.

hope bobby can avoid the shits while he's there.

Timothy wrote:

What number is he batting for his franchise?

LBW decision, i guess.

The vision is to merge the two Leagues in the future. The hitherto run top division is governed by the Football Association which like most Indian institutions are headed by corrupt politicians and bureaucrats. The sport had barely seen any investment despite it being the most popular sport in a number of states. It has not seen much interest from brands and clubs have being bleeding. Players come from Africa to make a living but clubs have no money to attract big names.

The ISL will be a corporatized League with far more commercial potential. The League is jointly owned by India's biggest corporate (Reliance), IMG and India's biggest broadcaster (Murdoch owned Star). The broadcaster having a stake in the League means they will leave no stone unturned to market it. The teams have been purchased through an auction and are owned by big corporates who have made movie stars/ cricketers the face of their teams. Players have been drafted and each team has been allocated one marquee player within the salary cap.

The League's rules mandate each buying owner/ consortium to spend a particular amount on marketing and setting up academies. It won't turn a corner immediately but hopefully gradually improve infrastructure and thus harness the building interest in the sport.

Atletico Madrid and Feyenoord have already partnered with two teams. The English FA have partnered the ISL to help the League establish governance and shape the brand.

Pires, Ljungberg are already confirmed. A deal with Henry couldn't be agreed because of his demands. Looking forward to it finally kicking off after multiple delays.

What?

Pires is 40 and hasn't played for three years. I suppose Lehmann, Campbell etc will be contacted about this too.

Heard they are looking at Cannavro, Raul, Romario and Puyol next.

You have an unhealthy obsession with people's hair, dula

And how lean they are.

How are Santi, Ox and Flamini on the leanness scale right now, Dules?