Marcel Desailly and Peter Schmeichel are set to join the former Liverpool boss as the new league prepares for the new season that will run from January until March.
According to the Press Trust of India:
Star India, which also owns broadcast and sponsorship rights, will use its leading network, superior content creation, packaging and presentation expertise to take the league to millions of households.
The league will have world-class international players play with the best from India. Each team will have one marquee player, international footballers and the best of Indian talent.
Given India`s burgeoning interest in football and the country`s long association with the sport, the league is expected to herald a new era in the country`s football culture.
Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Bangalore, Kochi, Goa and Pune have been identified as the nine venues that will be up for bidding.
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