# @baljitrihal on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DF3SKMRuUeP
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59660621-baljitrihal-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-02-09T19:28:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Baljit Singh Rihal (@baljitrihal) — https://gondola.cc/baljitrihal

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Football is all about relationships, trust, and being in the right place at the right time. Over the years, I’ve built strong connections in the industry, often through recommendations and mutual respect. 

In 2017/18, I was close to securing a deal to bring Stuart Pearce to the Indian Super League. It would have been fascinating to see him take on that challenge. While it didn’t happen, I did secure him some punditry work in India with Ten Sports (Zee TV), covering UEFA Cup games—a role he approached with the same professionalism that defined his playing career. 

I always admired Stuart for his fearless performances for England, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester City. He also took charge of Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, and England U21s, with a spell as England’s caretaker manager. It would have been great to see him go further in management, but his impact on the game is undeniable. 

Football continues to expand into new markets, and I take pride in my reputation for helping clients navigate this evolving landscape.

#Football #GlobalFootball #SportsBusiness #EmergingMarkets #Networking #ISL #England #NottinghamForest #ManchesterCity #WestHam #India #Media #UEFA #HeadCoach #Trust #Integrity

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sportsbusiness, india, isl, uefa, england, media, westham, globalfootball, manchestercity, trust, networking, headcoach, football, nottinghamforest, emergingmarkets, integrity

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