The Indian Super League auction took place today, with a host of world football stars both present and following along at home.
One man who was following the action was former Manchester United and Real Madrid star David Beckham, who took to Facebook to send a message of support to Delhi Dynamos after former teammate Roberto Carlos was named as the franchise's head coach for the season. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));
Bend it like... And it's none other than David Beckham who has sent an extra special message for the newly appointed #DelhiDynamos Head Coach, Roberto Carlos! #OlaCarlos
Posted by Delhi Dynamos on Thursday, 9 July 2015
The Brazilian legend was announced as Delhi's new coach last week:
The lion is in his Den! Roberto Carlos is delighted to be in Delhi. #OlaCarlospic.twitter.com/dZ06aGUMl6
— Delhi Dynamos FC (@DelhiDynamos) July 7, 2015Zinedine Zidane was also behind the Dynamos, posting his support for the club: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));
Join Zinedine Zidane in greeting his former teammate and our new coach and marquee player Roberto Carlos. #OlaCarlos #DelhiDynamos
Posted by Delhi Dynamos on Thursday, 9 July 2015
The most anticipated auction of the night was for Indian captain Sunil Chhetri, who has scored 50 goals in 87 international appearances. Chhetri was signed to Mumbai City for a lower than anticipated 1.2 crore rupees, equivalent to about AUD $2.5m.
All players in both pools have been sold. If you've just logged in Mumbai City FC has signed Sunil Chhetri! Share your thoughts. #ISLAuction
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) July 10, 2015The total amount raised during the auction was 7.22 crores rupees, equivalent to around AUD $15m.
Total amount raised today: Rs. 7.22 Crores!
#ISLAuction
— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) July 10, 2015