LALIGA: agreement signed with the Spanish Ministry of Defence to promote sport as a tool for soft power

LALIGA and CESEDEN (Centro Superior de Estudios de la Defensa Nacional / Higher Centre for National Defence Studies), which reports to the Spanish Ministry of Defence, have signed an agreement to promote sport as a tool for diplomacy and soft power. "This collaboration represents another step forward in promoting the role of sport in strengthening Spain's international profile, values and influence," announced the two bodies on 09/03/2026.

"This agreement reinforces LALIGA's commitment to the development of strategic knowledge and the role of sport as a tool for positive influence in the global context, contributing to Spain's international projection and strengthening its reputation and leadership abroad," according to LALIGA and CESEDEN.

"The first initiative resulting from this agreement will be the conference "Diplomacy and sport: soft power in Spain's international projection" to be held on 20/04/2026 at the CESEDEN facilities in Madrid (ESP)," added the two partners.

"A potential at the service of Spain's global positioning" (J. Tebas, LALIGA)

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