La Liga wants to ‘bridge gap’ with Premier League in Singapore - not overtake it, says Spanish league chief
La Liga president Javier Tebas stated that the Spanish football league aims to bridge the popularity gap with the English Premier League in Singapore rather than overtake it. He also suggested that Singapore could be a potential host for a future historic overseas La Liga match.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing global expansion strategies of European football leagues as they compete for international fan bases and commercial revenue.
The Spanish league’s president Javier Tebas also tells CNA in an exclusive interview that should a historic overseas La Liga match one day materialise, Singapore could be in the running to host it.
La Liga President Javier Tebas speaking during an interview on Oct 9, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Syamil Sapari)
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