China: Javier Tebas (LaLiga) in Shenzhen for Matchday 1 of the Chinese Super League 2019

"The new season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) has begun, with LaLiga enjoying an important role as president Javier Tebas made an appearance at the match between Shenzhen FC, the team led by Spaniard Juan Ramon Lopez-Caro, and Hebei FC (3-1, on 02/03/2019) at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre," said the Spanish League on 04/03/2019.

To mark the occasion, Javier Tebas presented the strategic collaboration agreement concluded between LaLiga and the CSL and announced on 18/01/2019, which aims to increase the professionalisation of football in China and to promote LaLiga Santander and Spanish clubs in China, according to LaLiga.

"The CSL has in LaLiga a partner with which to cooperate and keep growing. Football development is a common goal for both competitions and LaLiga's experience and knowledge will be truly valuable in reaching this goal," said Li Yuyi, president of the Chinese Super League.

"The CSL will be among the five or six top leagues in the world within years" (J. Tebas, LaLiga)

• "The agreement presented today and signed in January (2019) is just another step…