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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Premier League opens Mumbai office, reinforces long-term commitment to Indian football
Premier League office in Mumbai (Pic credit: EPL India) In a major step to deepen its engagement with Indian fans and support the growth of football across the country, the English Premier League announced the opening of its new office in Mumbai on Wednesday. This marks the latest expansion of the League's global footprint and its enduring association with India's burgeoning football community. The Mumbai office aims to bolster the Premier League's efforts to grow the sport at both grassroots and elite levels, while also enhancing connections with fans and stakeholders in the region. The office will serve as a hub for collaboration with local authorities, the Indian Super League (ISL), and governing bodies, helping to further integrate the Premier League's programs and initiatives within India's footballing ecosystem. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters underscored the importance of this move. 'We and our clubs have a fantastic and knowledgeable fanbase in India, and we know football continues to grow in popularity. We are proud of our longstanding commitment to India, having worked to deliver community football programmes for 18 years and, more recently, our partnership with the Indian Super League,' he said. 'Opening this office marks a significant milestone for the Premier League. It will allow us to operate more effectively locally as we build on our existing work to establish more ways to strengthen our relationship with fans, JioStar and other partners.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Who's that IPL player? The Premier League's connection with India began in 2007 through the Premier Skills initiative, in partnership with the British Council. Over the past 18 years, the program has trained more than 7,300 coaches and referees across 18 Indian states, positively impacting over 124,000 young people. At the elite level, the League's alliance with the ISL since 2014 has resulted in meaningful collaboration in areas such as youth development, coaching standards, and referee training. Additionally, the Next Gen Cup — an elite youth tournament co-hosted with the ISL and Reliance Foundation — continues to foster top-level talent. The sixth edition of the event is set to take place in Mumbai in May 2025, featuring U19 teams from both Premier League clubs and ISL academies. This marks the fourth international office for the Premier League, after successful launches in Singapore (2019), New York (2023), and Beijing (2024), as the League continues to globalise its fan engagement and development initiatives.
Hans India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Premier League Opens New Office in Mumbai to Boost Football Engagement
The Premier League on Tuesday inaugurated its first Indian office in Mumbai to extend its outreach among local supporters and football authorities and to bolster both community-level and elite-level programmes. The new base will reinforce partnerships, deepen fan engagement and drive the League's growth strategy in one of its fastest-growing markets. The Mumbai office will serve as a hub for the Premier League's long-running Premier Skills programme, launched in collaboration with the British Council in 2007. Over 18 years, the initiative has operated in more than 18 states, training upwards of 7,300 coaches, referees and educators and reaching some 124,000 young participants. By housing local staff and resources, the League aims to accelerate coach education and broaden access to grassroots football across India. Beyond community outreach, the League will strengthen ties with the Indian Super League (ISL) under a renewed cooperation agreement. First signed in 2014, the partnership has facilitated exchanges on governance, youth academies, coach training and referee development. The updated pact, sealed at the Next Gen Mumbai Cup event, will maintain knowledge-sharing and operational support between the two competitions. 'The Mumbai office will enable closer collaboration with fans, JioStar and other stakeholders,' Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said, noting that a local presence allows faster decision-making and more tailored programming. He added that the League and its clubs welcome India's large and engaged audience and see further opportunity to nurture talent and partnerships. In 2019, the league joined forces with the ISL and the Reliance Foundation to launch the Next Gen Cup, an under-19 international tournament designed to test Indian youth teams against academies from Premier League clubs. The sixth edition is scheduled for May 2025 in Mumbai, where ISL youth sides will face English counterparts in a showcase aimed at raising competitive standards and scouting emerging talent. The Mumbai office follows the Premier League's pattern of establishing overseas bases to protect content rights and bolster broadcast partnerships. Singapore was the first international outpost in 2019, primarily focused on anti-piracy efforts. A New York office opened in July 2023 to expand fan outreach in the United States, working with NBC Sports, and a Beijing office launched in October 2024 to support growth initiatives in China. Local stakeholders expect the new office to deepen collaboration with India's football authorities and governing bodies, creating pathways for player development and commercial opportunities. By integrating community projects with elite events and broadcast activities, the Premier League aims to build a unified strategy that serves fans, clubs and partners across India.
Economic Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Premier League sets up India office
The English Premier League has announced the opening of an office in India. Based in Mumbai, the office will continue the League's work to engage fans and partners and promote football in India, while supporting the growth of the League and its Premier League India office will support the League's efforts to develop football across India at both league and grassroots levels through collaboration with football authorities and bodies. The office will also focus on engaging with fans in the region through events and partnership activities, working with the League's broadcast partner JioStar. Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "We and our clubs have a fanbase in India, and we know football continues to grow. We are proud of our work in India, having run community football programmes for 18 years and, more recently, our partnership with the Indian Super League."Opening this office is a milestone for the Premier League. It will allow us to operate more effectively in India as we build on our work to connect with fans, JioStar and other partners. We are looking forward to the opportunities it will create." The Premier League has worked in India for years to engage fans and football communities. At a grassroots level, the League has run its Premier Skills programme in partnership with the British Council to support the development of the football workforce since 2007. Over the past 18 years, the programme has been delivered in more than 18 Indian states, supporting more than 7,300 coaches, referees and educators, reaching 124,000 young people. At a league level, the Premier League has worked with the Indian Super League (ISL) since 2014, sharing knowledge and expertise across areas of the game, including governance, youth, coach and referee development. In 2019, the Premier League launched the Next Gen Cup — a youth tournament organised with the ISL and Reliance Foundation to support the development of youth talent. The sixth edition of the tournament will take place in Mumbai in May 2025 and will feature ISL youth teams and U19 teams from Premier League 2019, the Premier League opened its first office outside the UK in Singapore to address piracy of League content and support broadcast partners. In July 2023, the League opened an office in New York to develop fan engagement in the United States, working with its broadcast partner NBC Sports. In October 2024, the Premier League announced an office in Beijing to build on its work to engage fans and partners.
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First Post
29-04-2025
- Business
- First Post
English Premier League sets up office in India to promote engagement with fans, partners and football stakeholders
English Premier League has been quite active in India with its Premier Skills programme which has supported more than 7,300 coaches, referees and educators, benefiting 124,000 young people. read more The English Premier League announced the opening of an office in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday. With its new office in India's financial capital, one of the most followed football leagues in the world, the EPL aims to enhance its engagement 'with local fans, partners and promote football' in India. The EPL already enjoys a significant presence in India with its Premier Skills programme in partnership with the British Council. The skills programme was launched in 2007 and aims to develop the community football workforce in India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Over the past 18 years, the programme has been active in more than 18 Indian states, supporting more than 7,300 coaches, referees and educators, benefiting 124,000 young people. More from Football English Premier League opens office in Mumbai At an elite level, the Premier League has been working closely with the Indian Super League (ISL) since 2014, which has seen the Premier League share knowledge and expertise across all areas of the elite game, including governance, youth, coach and referee development. In 2019, the Premier League launched the Next Gen Cup - an elite international youth tournament organised in collaboration with the ISL and Reliance Foundation to support the development of youth talent. The sixth edition of the tournament will take place in Mumbai in May 2025 and will see ISL youth teams take on U19 teams from Premier League clubs. The Premier League India office will further underpin the League's commitment to supporting the development of football across India at both elite and grassroots level through strengthened collaboration with football authorities and governing bodies. The office will also focus on creating more ways to engage directly with fans in the region through events and partnership activities, working closely with the League's longstanding broadcast partner JioStar. Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: 'We and our clubs have a fantastic and knowledgeable fanbase in India, and we know football continues to grow in popularity. We are proud of our longstanding commitment to India, having worked to deliver community football programmes for 18 years and, more recently, our partnership with the Indian Super League. 'Opening this office marks a significant milestone for the Premier League. It will allow us to operate more effectively locally as we build on our existing work to establish more ways to strengthen our relationship with fans, JioStar and other partners. We are looking forward to the opportunities it will create in the region.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In 2019, the Premier League opened its first international office in Singapore, primarily established to fight piracy of Premier League content and support broadcast partners. In July 2023, the League opened its office in New York to continue to develop fan engagement opportunities in the United States, working closely with its longstanding broadcast partner NBC Sports. In October 2024, the Premier League announced the opening of an office in Beijing to continue to build on the work in the region to engage fans and partners, and support the development of the game locally.
India Today
29-04-2025
- Business
- India Today
Premier League opens office in Mumbai to promote football in India
The English Premier League has announced the opening of an office in India in Mumbai. The new office will build on the Premier League's longstanding efforts to engage local fans and partners and promote football in India while supporting the continued growth of the league and its Premier League has a long history of working in India to engage its millions of passionate fans and football communities. At a grassroots level, the League has been running its Premier Skills programme in partnership with the British Council to support the development of the community football workforce since 2007. Over the past 18 years, the programme has been delivered in more than 18 Indian states, supporting over 7,300 coaches, referees, and educators, benefiting 124,000 young an elite level, the Premier League has been working closely with the Indian Super League (ISL) since 2014, sharing knowledge and expertise across all areas of the elite game, including governance, youth development, and coach and referee development. In 2019, the Premier League launched the Next Gen Cup, an elite international youth tournament organised in collaboration with the ISL and Reliance Foundation to support the development of youth talent. The sixth edition of the tournament will take place in Mumbai in May 2025 and will feature ISL youth teams competing against U19 teams from Premier League clubs. The Premier League India office will further reinforce the league's commitment to supporting football development across India, at both elite and grassroots levels, through strengthened collaboration with football authorities and governing bodies. The office will also focus on creating more ways to engage directly with fans in the region through events and partnership activities, working closely with the league's longstanding broadcast partner League Chief Executive Richard Masters said, "We and our clubs have a fantastic and knowledgeable fan base in India, and we know football continues to grow in popularity. We are proud of our longstanding commitment to India, having worked to deliver community football programmes for 18 years and, more recently, our partnership with the Indian Super League."Opening this office marks a significant milestone for the Premier League. It will allow us to operate more effectively locally as we build on our existing work to strengthen our relationship with fans, JioStar, and other partners. "We are looking forward to the opportunities it will create in the region."In 2019, the Premier League opened its first international office in Singapore, primarily established to fight piracy of Premier League content and support broadcast partners. In July 2023, the league opened its office in New York to continue developing fan engagement opportunities in the United States, working closely with its longstanding broadcast partner, NBC Sports. In October 2024, the Premier League announced the opening of an office in Beijing to continue building on its work in the region to engage fans and partners and support the development of the game locally.
