Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Lothar Matthaus to Visit Kolkata as Bengal Super League Ambassador
A famous German soccer player, Lothar Matthaus, is coming to a city in India called Kolkata.
He is going to be like a big supporter for a new soccer league there called the Bengal Super League.
He will be there to help get people excited about soccer in the area.
The new league is starting soon and will have eight teams from different parts of the region.
This famous player hopes to inspire young soccer players and help make soccer better in Bengal.
He has visited Kolkata before, many years ago, for a special event with the World Cup trophy.
FIFA World Cup-winning captain Lothar Matthaus will visit Kolkata on November 16.
Matthaus has been announced as the global ambassador for the upcoming Bengal Super League (BSL).
His visit aims to promote football in the state and boost the BSL's visibility before its December inaugural season.
The BSL, licensed by the Indian Football Association (IFA), will feature eight franchise-based teams starting in July 2025.
Matthaus will interact with players, coaches, and stakeholders to highlight the league's vision for developing Bengal's football ecosystem.
- Who
- German football legend Lothar Matthaus
- What
- Visiting Kolkata as the global ambassador for the Bengal Super League (BSL)
- When
- November 16
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To promote football in the state and boost the visibility of the BSL ahead of its inaugural season.
- Visitor
- Lothar Matthaus, FIFA World Cup-winning captain and Global Ambassador for Bengal Super League
- Purpose of Visit
- Promote football in Bengal and the upcoming Bengal Super League (BSL)
- Visit Date
- November 16
- BSL Inaugural Season
- December [Year implied as post-November 16]
- BSL Launch Date
- July 2025
- Number of Teams
- Eight franchise-based teams
- Governing Body
- Licensed by the Indian Football Association (IFA)