ARSENAL TOUR SYDNEY – July 2017
Mr Sidi M. Airouss and Lou Sticca and the promoter ANZ have successfully concluded an historic contract between the regional Government of NSW and the English Premier League football giants Arsenal FC which will see Destination NSW become the club’s Official Tourism Partner, securing the team for a two-match tour exclusive to Sydney, Australia in July 2017.
The partnership will give the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, the opportunity to promote and market NSW travel and tourism to Arsenal’s global following. Destination NSW is particularly focused on using the partnership to gain exposure in the UK, China and the United States, countries where the club has a particularly large and engaged fanbase.
Destination NSW will become Arsenal’s official tourism partner for Australia, with the ability to utilise a wide range of rights including LED perimeter signage, player and legend access, digital and social promotions, in-stadium activations and matchday hospitality.
SIDI M. AIROUSS & LOU STICCA
Arsenal’s chief commercial officer, Vinai Venkatesham, said: “We are excited to enter into this partnership with the NSW Government and Destination NSW. As well as being our first partnership agreement in Australia, the deal is unique in combining a tourism partnership with pre-season matches. “We look forward to working with our new partner to promote NSW, before bringing our first team to Sydney for two games in 2017 in front of our passionate Australian fans.”
NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, said the partnership would see the state promoted to Arsenal fans around the world. “This Australian-first partnership will see Sydney and NSW showcased to a global audience every week, giving our state exposure to millions of Arsenal and English Premier League fans. We are proud to be associated with Arsenal, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious football clubs, and look forward to welcoming them to Sydney in 2017.”
A video message from Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger as well as Arsenal and Sydney highlights is available for download at https://vimeo.com/148172289
SINGAPORE vs ARGENTINA – Singapore – June 13th 2017
Singapore 0 – 6 Argentina
Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and the rest of the star-laden Argentina national team will be in Singapore in June to take on the Lions at the National Stadium, it has been confirmed.
Scheduled to mark the 125th anniversary of he Football Association of Singapore, one of the world’s greatest line-ups and current No.2 in the FIFA rankings Argentina will be heading to Singapore.
Barcelona superstar Messi, Manchester City scoring machine Aguero, plus the likes of Angel Di Maria and Gonzalo Higuain are all set to perform in Argentina white and sky blue.
The match is part of a four-nation tour, with Argentina to face great rivals Brazil in Melbourne, Australia on June 9, with the Socceroos to take on Brazil in the same city on June 13, the same night the Argentines will meet Singapore at the Sports Hub.
Singapore coach V. Sundramoorthy said the match will represent an outstanding opportunity for his charges to test themselves against some of the world’s best.
“Argentina are one of the top international teams and have in their squad many world-class players such as Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and Sergio Aguero,” Sundram said in a statement.
“FAS has worked very hard to finalise the match, which will benefit our players and coaches in terms of invaluable exposure as well as enhance the level of sporting entertainment for fans in Singapore.
“I am looking forward to leading my country out against the two-time FIFA World Cup champions and we hope that Singaporeans will come out in force to cheer us on.
“A packed stadium on June 13 will make a huge difference and give our players the boost they need against a team with so many talented world-class players.”
It is more good news for Singapore fans, who will have an opportunity to watch Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Inter Milan as part of the International Champions Cup in July.
“We are delighted to host two-time World Cup and 14-time Copa America champions, Argentina, in a friendly match with Singapore Lions at the National Stadium in June,” said Singapore Sports Hub chief executive Manu Sawhney.
“This is a fantastic addition to the vibrant season of football at the Singapore Sports Hub and lends to the festivities in celebration of the 125th year of the Football Association of Singapore.
“As a staunch supporter of local football, we have worked hard with our partners to present the football community in Singapore and the region an opportunity to watch the beautiful game played by one of the top teams and some of the best players in the world today.”
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Thursday April 20, from 9am Singapore time and can be purchased through www.sportshubtix.sg.
BRAZIL vs AUSTRALIA – Melbourne, Australia – June 13th 2017
Australia 0 – 4 Brazil
The Selecao will meet the Socceroos at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria, on June 13 as the Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour hits Australia
Brazil will face Australia on June 13 as the Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour hits Australia.
The five-time world champions meet the Socceroos at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria, four days after a clash with old rivals Argentina at the same venue.
The official announcement was made by the Victorian Government on Thursday, at 09:00am local time.
The Australian double-header be the first official friendly fixtures under new coach Tite, who has led his side to six consecutive victories in World Cup qualifying since his June 2016 appointment.
Brazil last met Australia in September 2013, when two goals from Jo, and strikes for Neymar, Ramires Pato and Luiz Gustavo saw the Selecao run out 6-0 winners at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia.
Brazil and Australia have met seven times previously, with the Selecao triumphing on five occasions, and the Socceroos’ only victory arriving in the 2001 Confederations Cup.
June’s matches will see Brazil return to Melbourne for the first time since 1988 when they participated in the Australia Bicentenary Gold Cup.
Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour
Australia v Brazil
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria
Tuesday 13 June 2017
Kick-Off:
20:05 (AEST) Local Time
07:05 (BRT) Brazilian Time
07:05 (ART) Argentinian Time
11:05 (BST) London Time
10:05 (UTC/GMT)