RANGERS have agreed an innovative broadcast deal that will see Indian Super League matches streamed in the United Kingdom this term.
The Ibrox board have expanded their commercial operations in India in recent months after clinching a partnership with Bengaluru FC and recruited Bala Devi as the first ever female professional Indian player.
In October, they penned a deal with Star Sports that secured their position as rights holders for the SPFL in the ever-growing market.
Rangers will now stream Hero ISL matches to a UK audience through their Facebook have have secured rights to show six matches in the coming weeks.
James Bisgrove, Commercial and Marketing Director, said:: "This innovative partnership with the ISL represents a further pillar in Rangers international strategy and cements our ambition to develop a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with the growing Indian football fan base.
It is exciting to see the ambition of the Indian Super League, who are looking to expand their profile and international footprint and Rangers is delighted to be playing an important role in this growth strategy.
"The ISL is a fast paced and competitive league and we are certain Rangers supporters, and many other football fans in the UK, will be compelled to follow the live action on our social media platforms.
"Everyone at Rangers sends best wishes to our partner club Bengaluru FC for the campaign and we look forward to welcoming them to Glasgow in July 2021 for a friendly match with the Rangers first team.
"We’ve also been hugely encouraged by the audience numbers in the several millions that have viewed Rangers SPFL Premiership matches live on STAR Sports in India already this season."
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