Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez has urged Premier League clubs not to go down the road of Spain over TV contracts.

Martinez, who given his Spanish roots keeps a close eye on what happens in his homeland, adopts a more measured stance, insisting the growing power of Real Madrid and Barcelona does not provide the best example for the Premier League to follow.

"The distribution of TV funds in Spain hasn't worked," Martinez said.

"Real Madrid and Barcelona are getting richer and the others are finding it harder, year by year, to compete.

"That is great for the two football clubs but no good for the league."

Indeed, it seems the Spanish authorities are looking at ways of redressing the balance, more in line with the Premier League model, which involves the equitable distribution of overseas income among the 20 top-flight clubs.

"The good thing we have in our [English] league is the competitive edge," said Martinez.

"That is there for a reason. We should realise why.

"The Spanish league is looking to copy some of the things in our league now.

"It would be strange for us to try to adopt ways to run our league that don't work in other countries."