West Bengal Government’s new deal with La Liga: What does it mean for Indian Football?

The Government of West Bengal and La Liga have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of football in the state. The agreement includes plans to turn the Kishore Bharati Stadium into an academy for nurturing youth football. The partnership also aims to forge connections with top football clubs, such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Additionally, the MoU covers training for coaches and referees to improve the standard of refereeing in Indian football. The project is expected to benefit youth footballers and emerging talents in West Bengal.