China: LaLiga named "Best Competition of 2020" by Sina Weibo and ScoreSport (media, CHN)

LaLiga has been named as the "Best Competition of 2020" in China, an award given annually by the social network Sina Weibo (the Chinese equivalent of Twitter) and the specialised media ScoreSport (Qiduoduo, CHN), according to the Spanish League on 19/01/2021. "The Spanish league shared the award with the national championship (Chinese Super League, CSL)," added LaLiga.

"Days after reaching an important agreement with China Mobile, which dramatically expands the reach of Spanish professional football in the Asian country, LaLiga continues to reap success in China. According to the organizers, LaLiga received the award due to its commitment with digitalization and projects such as eLaLiga Fan Cup, which allowed the Chinese fans to be closer to the action. In addition, emphasis was placed on LaLiga's ability to organize in-person events such as the public viewing of El Clasico (FC Barcelona - Real Madrid CF, 1-3 , on 24/10/2020) in Shanghai," explained the body.

"This award is a recognition of the work that, from LaLiga, we have been doing for years. 2020 was a very difficult year for…