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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Fundamentals: LaLiga North America CEO Boris Gartner

  • LaLiga North America CEO Boris Gartner joins Fundamentals on Tuesday, June 9th.
  • The episode will begin at 12pm ET on Tuesday, streamed live on this page.

Welcome to the latest episode of Fundamentals with Ian Thomas, a Front Office Sports interview show featuring leading operators and voices of the sports industry.

On Tuesday we will be joined by La Liga North America CEO Boris Gartner.

As international soccer leagues resume play, Boris will discuss La Liga’s approach to bringing back their clubs and players, and how the league has stayed top of mind for fans throughout the shutdown.

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