davieG Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~2388761,00.html? Leicester City and Real Madrid will go head-to-head in the npower Challenge Cup next month, after the UK-based energy provider was unveiled as Title Sponsor for the Foxes' prestigious pre-season fixture. City host the nine-time European champions in a landmark friendly on Saturday July 30, with Sven-Goran Eriksson's side taking on Jose Mourinho's star-studded squad from the Spanish capital. And with the Foxes set to fly the flag for the npower Football League against some of the biggest stars in the world game, the League's title sponsors have thrown their support behind the occasion. npower's support will see the winners of the match lift the npower Challenge Cup. In the event of the scores being level after 90 minutes, a winner will be determined by a penalty shootout. Emma Collins, sponsorship manager of npower, said: "There is always a lively debate about whether The Premier League or La Liga is the best football league in the world, but now Leicester City has the opportunity to showcase, both with their ability on the pitch and their supporters' passion in the stands, that the npower Championship can rival the best leagues in the world. "Obviously we are delighted to sponsor this occasion and hope that Jose Mourinho's boys understand that we will be backing The Foxes on the day! "It is often said that in the npower Championship that 'anybody can beat anybody' and we hope Leicester City can use this mentality to match the Madrid giants and maybe cause an upset." The game will be Real Madrid's only fixture in the UK this summer and will give football fans from Leicestershire, the East Midlands and beyond the chance to see the likes of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazilian magician Kaka and World Cup winners Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso in live action. Tom Grindel, Partnerships Manager for Leicester City, said: "Everybody in football is talking about City versus Real Madrid right now, so we are delighted to have a partner such as npower that is strongly established in the game. "July 30 will not only be a fantastic occasion for Leicester City and our supporters, but for football fans all over the country who have a chance to see some of the world's best players in live action." For further information of sponsorship opportunities for Leicester City v Real Madrid, contact Tom Grindel on[email protected] Tickets for Leicester City v Real Madrid go on general sale from Saturday July 9, with online customers able to purchase online from www.lcfcdirect.com from 7.00am.
Christoph Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 OOO a penno shoot out? A cup? Real Madrid? Best pre-season ever?
John Matrix Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 hahaha class (bet they've been told not to score more than 3 against us)
Dan Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 3-3 draw on penalties, 0-3 down with 10 mins left, Ronaldo skies his penalty for us to win it. Would be the ultimate pre-season friendly.
Wymsey Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 1-1 - Waghorn dummying Alonso and chipping Casillas from 20 yards. (Madrid to win shootout)
lcfcadam Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 This is just getting ridiculous, but in a really good way!
demon_dog Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 Great news. Whatever next ......................Sky to show the match ? C'mon you blues
John Matrix Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 Great news. Whatever next ......................Sky to show the match ? C'mon you blues i'd think they'd definitely be looking for international broadcasting rights. sky would affect ticket sales though.
samjohnson Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 Great news. Whatever next ......................Sky to show the match ? C'mon you blues It's on Channel 3 i think... In Thailand
Guest MattP Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 Wow. Real will definately bring a full team now if there is a trophy at stake.
Guest MattP Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 Bit o' £. Lovely. £££££££s This is getting a bit weird
John Matrix Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 This is getting a bit weird well it does offset the cost we are suggested to have paid for their services
Guest MattP Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 well it does offset the cost we are suggested to have paid for their services 30,000 at £25 average a pop should do that + TV rights. I just find it weird as fans we are celebrating "money"....lets celebrate success on the pitch.
John Matrix Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 30,000 at £25 average a pop should do that + TV rights. I just find it weird as fans we are celebrating "money"....lets celebrate success on the pitch. we haven't sold 30000 yet and it's no guarantee i'm sure they'll be celebrating success too just playing devils advocate.
Guest MattP Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 we haven't sold 30000 yet and it's no guarantee i'm sure they'll be celebrating success too just playing devils advocate. Of course. I doubt it crossed it anyones mind at the club that it wouldnt sell out though. (and it still should, plenty of Cov, Forest, Derby etc etc will be buying them when they are on general sale. I know 2 Cov fans at work buying them)
Larry_LCFC Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 Surely to god sky will show this match now. If they show that crappy masters stuff on tv then this should be a no brainer. Its Real Madrid in England ... and its a cup match. Now im even more glad i bought tickets
Guest MattP Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 Surely to god sky will show this match now. If they show that crappy masters stuff on tv then this should be a no brainer. Its Real Madrid in England ... and its a cup match. Now im even more glad i bought tickets I'm surprised ESPN havnt shown some interest now its a cup competition.
KFS Posted 8 July 2011 Posted 8 July 2011 (and it still should, plenty of Cov, Forest, Derby etc etc will be buying them when they are on general sale. I know 2 Cov fans at work buying them) That made me puke in my mouth a little bit.
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