Nemanja Vidic, one-time legend at Manchester United, will be a special guest at ‘The Football Movement’ on February 22, 23 and will be speaking about his Premier League experiences at the third edition. The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) together with the Premier League and India On Track , are bringing PL and Indian clubs, sports organisations and businesses together to focus on ‘Commercial Sustainability and the Growth of Football in India’.
He said, in a statement: “It is clearly an exciting time for football in India at the moment. As a professional footballer, I saw first-hand not just the passion for the Premier League but also how football can positively impact communities around the world. I am looking forward to bringing some of my own League experiences.”
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Richard Masters, MD, Premier League said, via a statement: “The continued popularity of the ISL, U-17 FIFA World Cup success and millions of passionate Premier League fans demonstrate the growing interest in football in India. We work extremely closely with the ISL, AIFF and other organisations to support the development of the game at all levels.”
The Indian delegates at the event will include key decision-makers from leading corporates, brands and the football industry (clubs, league and federation representatives, broadcasters as well as officials of relevant government bodies).
From the UK, the Premier League will lead the delegation alongside representation from some clubs, as well as industry experts. A delegation of UK businesses and top British football clubs are attending, including Southamption F.C, Brighton and Hove Albion FC.
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