The atmosphere inside the stadium Emirates Stadium during Arsenal F.C. vs Manchester United F.C. was intensifying. The feeling was surreal, to watch in flesh and blood, players who were heroes to millions.
Forget Russian and American billionaires taking over English Premier League clubs, Chinese automobile companies sponsoring Grand Slams or Korean firms sponsoring top international golfers - India Inc. is the new buzz word in the international sports market. The fact was again proved after a couple of strategic tie-ups between Indian firms and global clubs and players.
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El Torito, an Argentinian club, paid Angel di Maria 20 footballs as his first fee. He was only seven when when he first had clubs fighting for his signature.
Legends of English football - Robbie Fowler and Peter Schmeichel - tell NDTV why English Premier League continues to be one of the best club tournament in the world and which team has the best chance of winning the ongoing season.