Maiti Ventura, director of the Spanish league for the Middle East and North Africa, said that the UAE is one of the most important destinations the league is interested in, pointing out that officials wish to see an Emirati player in a club «La Liga».
Ventura said in a press conference to talk about the most significant developments in the new version of the Spanish league, which began this month, that the UAE is one of the leading countries that follow the games «La Liga», noting that the Middle East and North Africa, the number of followers of the «La Liga »Various social networking sites more than 50 million followers.
“LaLiga is the most popular international competition in the region, and we have a great opportunity to continue to strengthen our international presence, as well as to connect with fans in the MENA region, and I'm very excited to be part of this team, because I think we have a very bright future in this place. From the world".
“We are looking to grow LaLiga in this region, one of the most strategic markets in the Middle East and North Africa. "I am optimistic that this move will be an important step in the development of the competition in the region."
Asked about the transfer of ownership of Almeria, which plays in the Spanish second division, to the head of the Saudi entertainment authority, Turki Al-Sheikh, said: «It is undoubtedly a very good step for Almeria, as the club will have an exciting experience, after entering the world of investment "It has become an important element in the world of football, and it is certainly positive for football competitions in Spain in general."
The Spanish Football League has nine international offices around the world, including: New York, South Africa, Nigeria, Singapore, India, China and Mexico, in addition to 45 delegates representing the Spanish league around the world, was founded in 1984, a sports association of 41 teams The first and second sections of professional football are formed in Spain.
The Madrid-based Laliga is responsible for the Laliga Santander and Liga 1 2 3 competitions, and the TV production, which reached in the 2017-2018 season, has reached more than 2.8 billion people around the world. The first professional football league in the world includes a league for mentally handicapped footballers «Special Needs», called «Laliga Genuini Santander».