Lifting the lid on Liga F's new deal with Pau Gasol-backed venture

A closer look at what the investment really means for women's football in Spain and why four clubs didn't back the deal

Big change is coming in Spain’s top women’s league. Credit: Getty Images

Liga F and 12 of its clubs have gambled their future on a Pau Gasol-fronted private equity deal, committing to a 25-year agreement with the former basketball player’s investment vehicle that will inject €55m into the league over the next four seasons.

Four Liga F clubs, including Rea…