La Liga's expansion plans in India could slow down due to pandemic: Country's in-charge Cachaza

The COVID-19 pandemic could affect La Liga's expansion plans in India, the league's in-charge of the vibrant Asian market said on Thursday, as the Spanish football behemoth desperately looks to steer clear of a jaw-dropping Rs 80,000 crore loss.

If the season is not completed, the organisation will face a loss amounting to Rs 80,000 crore.

The La Liga clubs returned to training this week after the Spanish government gave permission following weeks of strict coronavirus-enforced lockdown in the country that has witnessed thousands of fatalities due to the pandemic.

La Liga is involved in a range of activities in India, one of its strategic partners, including running soccer schools.

When asked during a video conference how the pandemic is going to affect its expansion plans in Asia, Jose Antonio Cachaza, Managing Director, LaLiga India, said there is a likelihood of a slowdown.

"We know Asia is one of the top markets of us and India is our strategic market. I should say that maybe ...