PALM HILLS DEVELOPMENTS BECOMES OFFICIAL PRESENTING PARTNER OF THE WEMBLEY CUP 2009
IMG, the premier global sports, entertainment and media company, has concluded negotiations with high-end Egyptian property developer Palm Hills Developments (PHD) that sees the company become official presenting partner of The Wembley Cup 2009.
The one-off deal for The Wembley Cup 2009 starts with immediate effect.
Shiva Misra, Vice President, Football, IMG said: “IMG is delighted that Palm Hills Developments is on board as official presenting partner of The Wembley Cup 2009. Ticket sales have been impressive to date and we are enthused that Palm Hills Developments has identified The Wembley Cup as a unique sponsorship opportunity. IMG looks forward to working with our new partner over the next two months to ensure that together we maximise the return which this event will naturally deliver”.
Yasseen Mansour, CEO and Chairman, Palm Hills Developments (PHD) said: “We are extremely excited and proud to be the official presenting partner of such a prestigious, renowned international event as The Wembley Cup. This event will give us a unique opportunity for heightened exposure not only in the UK but also in the international markets”.
UEFA Champions League winners FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, Celtic Football Club, and African Champions Al Ahly of Egypt will line up in the inaugural Wembley Cup on Friday 24th and Sunday 26th July 2009.
The landmark two-day pre-season competition will consist of two matches to be played across each day. The opening games will be staged on Friday 24th July when Al Ahly take on Celtic while Tottenham play FC Barcelona. The second set of matches will be played two days later on Sunday 26th July with Al Ahly playing FC Barcelona and Tottenham taking on Celtic. The winner of the tournament will be decided on the basis of a combined points and goals scored system.
The Wembley Cup has been developed to provide an exciting curtain-raiser to the new season and is a must-see event for football fans. The tournament will give clubs the opportunity to play competitive pre-season matches against top quality opposition at one of the world’s finest sporting venues.
Some of the most exciting players in the world, including Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Luka Modric and Robbie Keane, are set to participate in the tournament, providing a fantastic showcase of footballing talent at the home of English football.
Tickets to the event have been competitively priced from £29.00 and with the option of a one or two-day event ticket, fans and families will be able to enjoy a great value weekend of top quality competitive football.
To book visit www.thewembleycup.com or call ticketmaster on 0844 847 2540 or see tickets on 0871 230 7154.
Source: IMG
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