beIN SPORTS’ Exclusive Coverage of “LaLiga Promises” Youth Soccer Tournament Kicks off Sunday, December 27
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–beIN SPORTS will exclusively broadcast LaLiga and El Larguero
Foundation’s “LaLiga Promises,” the first world youth clubs
soccer tournament in the United States. The competition features top
young players, ages 12 and under, from 17 top global clubs and will be
held at the Ransom Everglades School in Miami, FL beginning on Sunday,
December 27th through Tuesday, December 29th.
“We are thrilled to bring the first-ever ‘LaLiga Promises’ tournament to
the United States featuring the future stars of the sport,” said Yousef
Al-Obaidly, Managing Director of beIN SPORTS. “The passion demonstrated
by these young professionals is undeniable and inspiring, and we look
forward to providing exclusive coverage of this competition to beIN
SPORTS viewers in the United States.”
The tournament will feature LaLiga Global Ambassador Raúl González
Blanco, considered by many as one of the most important players in
the history of Real Madrid and one of the greatest Spanish players of
all time. Raúl will be hosting a football clinic with 50 children, will
participate in an All Star match and will be interacting with fans at
the event.
LaLiga’s President, Javier Tebas, added: “For LaLiga is both a challenge
and an honor to bring this tournament to Miami. The city has great
enthusiasm and we do not rule out organizing it here again for future
Holidays. With LaLiga Promises we will promote the world’s best soccer
league in America and encourage the future of the sport in the United
States.”
With the aim of internationalizing LaLiga, they partnered with El
Larguero Foundation in 2014 to organize and coordinate the “LaLiga
Promises,” which are a part of the LFP World Challenge and has assisted
in the development of superstars like Barcelona’s Andrés Iniesta and
Gerard Piqué, Atlético de Madrid’s Fernando Torres and Chelsea’s Cesc
Fàbregas.
Exclusive coverage will air live on beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español
and beIN SPORTS CONNECT. Check your local listings for the broadcast
schedule.
The teams participating include:
Group A:
- Real Madrid C.F., Spain
- Borussia Dortmund, Germany
- Aspire Academy, Qatar
- Sagan Tosu, Japan
Group B:
- Valencia C.F., Spain
- Sevilla F.C., Spain
- Chicago Fire S.C., United States
- Club Fútbol America, Mexico
Group C:
- Atlético de Madrid S.A.D., Spain
- Juventus FC, Italy
- Club Estudiantes, Argentina
- Orlando City SC, United States
- Real Club Celta de Vigo, Spain
Group D:
- F.C. Barcelona, Spain
- Villarreal C.F., Spain
- Crystal Palace F.C., United Kingdom
- Weston F.C., United States
For more information and match schedules, please visit www.beinsports.com.
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About beIN SPORTS USA
Launched in 2012, beIN SPORTS is the fastest growing network in the U.S.
and is offered on 9 of the largest 10 cable/satellite TV providers in
the U.S., as well as other systems across the country. beIN SPORTS
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platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español
and live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. A cornerstone of beIN SPORTS
is its unrivaled live soccer coverage, which includes live matches from
La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and CONMEBOL/CONCACAF/CAF World Cup
Qualifiers, as well as news and in-depth analysis of all the top leagues
from around the world. With beIN SPORTS CONNECT, authenticated
subscribers can also enjoy all the exciting action from the two networks
and stream live overflow matches offered in HD on your computer, tablet
or smart phone. In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven to
fans of motorsports, tennis, rugby, volleyball and boxing, among others.
Contacts
beIN SPORTS
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boldrinv@beinsports.net
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