{"id":116943,"date":"2022-05-24T18:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T16:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-laliga-releases-black-stars-of-laliga-in-honor-of-black-players-throughout-the-leagues-history\/"},"modified":"2022-05-24T18:50:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T22:50:01","slug":"laliga-lanza-black-stars-of-laliga-en-honor-a-los-jugadores-afrodescendientes-a-lo-largo-de-la-historia-de-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/laliga-lanza-black-stars-of-laliga-en-honor-a-los-jugadores-afrodescendientes-a-lo-largo-de-la-historia-de-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"LaLiga Releases &#8216;Black Stars of LaLiga&#8217; In Honor of Black Players Throughout the League&#8217;s History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>The series is produced by LaLiga North America in partnership with Black Arrow FC and Debuted <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 19<\/span> on\u00a0Andscape&#8217;s YouTube Channel and subsequently on ESPN+<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 23, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; LaLiga North America announced on <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 19<\/span> the release of &#8220;Black Stars of LaLiga,&#8221; a series celebrating the proud cultural backgrounds and upbringings of three of the league&#8217;s rising stars: <span class=\"xn-person\">Yunus Musah<\/span> of Valencia CF, <span class=\"xn-person\">Alexander Isak<\/span> of Real Sociedad, and I\u00f1aki Williams of Athletic Club.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg735fleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg735fleft\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 400px;\" title=\"Black Stars of LaLiga\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1823908\/Black_Stars_of_LaLiga_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Black Stars of LaLiga\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Each 15-20 minute episode takes fans\u00a0through the player&#8217;s upbringings and journeys through various parts of Spain.\u00a0 As they immerse themselves in each region and experience the clubs that mean so much to their local communities, they learn about the diverse people and players who comprise both.<\/p>\n<p>The series was produced by LaLiga North America, the league&#8217;s joint venture with <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3545330-1&amp;h=3680740426&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.releventsportsgroup.com%2F&amp;a=Relevent+Sports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Relevent Sports<\/a><\/u> in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>, in partnership with <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3545330-1&amp;h=2598230093&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fblackarrow_fc%2F&amp;a=Black+Arrow+FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Black Arrow FC<\/a><\/u>, a brand that focuses on the intersection of soccer and Black culture.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Black Stars of LaLiga&#8221; debuted on Andscape YouTube Channel, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Thursday, May 19<\/span> with <span class=\"xn-person\">Yunus Musah&#8217;s<\/span> story: <i>Citizen of the World.<\/i> <span class=\"xn-person\">Alexander Isak&#8217;s<\/span> <i>The Swedish Eritrean Footballer <\/i>will premiere on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Tuesday, May 24<\/span>, and the series will conclude with I\u00f1aki Williams&#8217; <i>A <span class=\"xn-person\">Long Journey<\/span>, New Beginnings <\/i>on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Thursday May 26<\/span>. All episodes will subsequently be made available on ESPN+ in a content section curated by Andscape, ESPN&#8217;s multi-media platform dedicated to embracing and sharing the full range of Black culture and identity. Complementary short-form content will also be available across ESPN and\u00a0LaLiga platforms.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;LaLiga is one of the most diverse sports leagues in the world, home to players from 62 different nationalities that are followed around the world,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Boris Gartner<\/span>, CEO of LaLiga North America. &#8220;It&#8217;s important for us to tell the stories of stars like Yunus, Alexander and I\u00f1aki as we celebrate their lives and achievements while elevating their voices to inspire the next generation of LaLiga players.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Andscape is thrilled to join forces with LaLiga North America to bring these stories to life,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Raina Kelley<\/span>, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, Andscape. &#8220;Reflecting the light from these Black stars is exactly what we seek to do every day and across all our platforms. And these are the kinds of content that needs to be seen and felt to truly understand the importance of diversity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Yunus, Alexander and I\u00f1aki not only represent three of LaLiga&#8217;s rising stars, but continue the long tradition and history of Black players showcasing their talents in <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain&#8217;s<\/span> premier division,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Adrian Segovia<\/span>, Head of Content and Distribution of LaLiga North America.<\/p>\n<p>Each coming from different parts of the world representing multiple regions, cultures and backgrounds, Musah (19 years old), Isak (22) and Williams (27) are cementing themselves as part of the long and storied history and legacy of Black players in <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3545330-1&amp;h=1598902198&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.laliga.com%2Fen-GB&amp;a=LaLiga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LaLiga<\/a><\/u> which includes <span class=\"xn-person\">Samuel Eto<\/span>&#8216;o, Patrick Kluivert, Jozy Altidore, <span class=\"xn-person\">Clarence Seedorf<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Frederic Kanoute<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Yaya Toure<\/span>, among others.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><i><span class=\"xn-person\">Yunus Musah<\/span> \u2013 Citizen of the World<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<p>Born in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> to Ghanaian parents, Musah grew up in <span class=\"xn-location\">Italy<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">England<\/span> before joining Valencia CF in 2019. In this episode, Musah recalls his global upbringing and how it made him the person, and footballer, he is today. The polyglot also discusses his decision to commit to the United States National Team over <span class=\"xn-location\">Ghana<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Italy<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">England<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><i><span class=\"xn-person\">Alexander Isak<\/span> \u2013 The Swedish Eritrean Footballer<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<p>Set on the shores of the Bay of Biscay in <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain&#8217;s<\/span> Basque Country, Real Sociedad is a reflection of the people, culture and history of the city while serving as a unifying institution to the community. One of the club&#8217;s young stars is <span class=\"xn-person\">Alexander Isak<\/span>. Born in <span class=\"xn-location\">Sweden<\/span> to Eritrean parents, the 22-year-old reflects on his heritage, growing up in <span class=\"xn-location\">Sweden<\/span> and moving to <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span> as a teenager when he signed with <i>Los Txuri-Urdin<\/i> in 2019.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><i>In\u0303aki Williams \u2013 A Long Journey, New Beginnings<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<p>In\u0303aki Williams wouldn&#8217;t be where he is today if it wasn&#8217;t for his parents. In search of a better life for their family, they left <span class=\"xn-location\">Ghana<\/span> and endured a harrowing journey through the African desert in an attempt to get to <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span>. Eventually settling in <span class=\"xn-location\">Bilbao<\/span>, I\u00f1aki and younger brother, Nico, were born in the Basque Country, making them eligible to play for Athletic Club\u2014a dream, honor and privilege for the Williams&#8217; brothers, especially given the sacrifices their parents made decades prior.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Black Stars of LaLiga&#8221; is the second premium series developed by LaLiga North America for ESPN+ as part of its efforts to create relevant content for LaLiga fans in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>. Its in-house production studio, LaLiga North America Studios, also creates 25+ digital shows every week in English and Spanish featuring local talent and telling stories of the competition, its clubs and players in a way that connects with local fans.<\/p>\n<p><b>About LaLiga North America<br \/><\/b>LaLiga North America is a joint venture between LaLiga and Relevent Sports Group, which serves as the exclusive representation of LaLiga in the U.S., <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Central America<\/span> for all business and development activities. The operation manages the TV\/media rights and commercial agreements on behalf of the league and supports the its growth in the region through consumer-related activities including content development, events and activations, marketing agreements, development of youth academies and coaches, exhibition matches, and plans to have an official LaLiga Santander match played in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Black Arrow FC<br \/><\/b>Black Arrow (FC) is the first platform in the world that focuses on the intersection of soccer and black culture. Powered by authenticity and driven by creativity, we employ soccer as our medium to tell impactful stories and create cultural experiences. Our projects harness the influence of black culture to elevate the perception of soccer in America, allowing us to galvanize the game in urban areas and social circles where it never existed before. We give black soccer players and fans \u2013 for the first time in sports media \u2013 an opportunity to tell our own stories and craft our own narratives within the world&#8217;s biggest sport. Founded in <span class=\"xn-location\">Oakland, California<\/span> \u2013 Black Arrow is also committed to introducing and bringing the game of soccer to the African American community in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, while internationally, utilizing our shared love of the beautiful game to (re) connect the African diaspora.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Andscape<br \/><\/b>Andscape is a Black media platform dedicated to creating, highlighting, and uplifting the diverse stories of Black identity. Magnified by the power and reach of ESPN and The Walt Disney Company, the Andscape umbrella includes an editorial division, book publishing arm, film and television division, and music publishing group \u2013 each united by the shared mission of illuminating the culture and experience of Blackness. Founded in 2022, Andscape is a reimagination, expansion and diversification of The Undefeated&#8217;s former platform.<\/p>\n<p>CONTACT: <span class=\"xn-person\">Lucy Hartwell<\/span>, <a href=\"mailto:lhartwell@rsgrp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">lhartwell@rsgrp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Logo- <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3545330-1&amp;h=1439382687&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1823908%2FBlack_Stars_of_LaLiga_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1823908%2FBlack_Stars_of_LaLiga_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1823908\/Black_Stars_of_LaLiga_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  LaLiga North America<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>The series is produced by LaLiga North America in partnership with Black Arrow FC and Debuted <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 19<\/span> on\u00a0Andscape&#8217;s YouTube Channel and subsequently on ESPN+<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 23, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; LaLiga North America announced on <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 19<\/span> the release of &#8220;Black Stars of LaLiga,&#8221; a series celebrating the proud cultural backgrounds and upbringings of three of the league&#8217;s rising stars: <span class=\"xn-person\">Yunus&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":116944,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-116943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entretenimiento"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116943"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116943\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":116968,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116943\/revisions\/116968"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}