Like an outdated fantasy league auction, the new Premier League Soccer featuring six teams based
in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal bid for the rights to sign several "icon" players."
Hernan Crespo, who scored nine goals for Parma last season, drew the highest bid and went for
$840,000 (£536,000) at the sprightly age of 36.
Fabio Cannavaro. Sought after wherever he goes, apparently. Here, he's attracting a bit of interest
from local kids in Phnom Penh on January 9th. Image: STR/AFP/Getty Images.
We're not going to get wrapped in the complexities of the newly founded Premier League Soccer
tournament in India for two reasons.
Fabio Cannavaro will begin his Indian journey this February
This Monday, the six franchises of the new IPL styled soccer league put down bids for the
marquee players. Fabio Cannavaro, the 38 year old former Ballon D'Or defender drew the highest bid
of $830,000 and was sold to Siliguri.
