Spain's professional football league (LFP) president Javier Tebas, leaves following a news conference after attending the World Leagues Forum in Mexico City, Mexico, May 11, 2016. REUTERS/Henry Romero
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spain's top division has intentionally changed some kickoff times to suit audiences in Asia in a bid to increase its market share in the continent, La Liga president Javier Tebas said on Thursday at the opening of a new office in Singapore.
The most important games in Spanish soccer have traditionally taken place at night, which is prime time for Spanish television although the league has in recent years scheduled fixtures to attract a global audience.
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