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Thailand, new target market for Spanish LaLiga as Thai football builds up

By Noel Caballero

Bangkok, Jun 25 (EFE).- Thai football has grown from a golden retirement hub for European stars like English Robbie Fowler to an increasingly competitive environment in its own right, as it becomes a target market for the Spanish LaLiga competition.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas mentioned his ambition to see a Thai player step onto the Spanish pitch last week, during an interview in the EFE Sport Business Days forums.

“The development of Thai football in the past few years is evident. They are investing a lot into youth squads, with coaches starting to work with players at a young age, playing the long-term game,” says David Rochela, who entered Thai football in 2013.

The Spanish midfielder, who captains the Port United, has made a name for himself in Thailand, where he has won various titles with his current team and Buriram United in what he calls an…

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