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English Premier League sets up office in India to promote engagement with fans, partners and football stakeholders

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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.

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.

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.

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