04/26/2012
AS Roma vs. Liverpool FC at Historic Fenway Park in BostonTickets For Roma vs. Liverpool On Sale April 28
(April 26, 2012) Boston, MA – As part of its first-ever United States tour, AS Roma will take on English Premier League giant, Liverpool FC in an International Friendly on July 25 at historic Fenway Park in Boston. Tickets for the much anticipated rematch between the two 1984 European Cup finalists will go live on-sale April 28 at 10am ET. Information on how to buy tickets available at www.lfctour.com.
Details on the other US stops for the Giallorossi will be revealed sometime in May; however the club is scheduled to play matches in Chicago and New York City, on their maiden voyage to America. As a special benefit, AS Roma season subscribers will be offered a private allocation of tickets available for purchase across all three matches, which will be made available when all tour dates are announced.
“We can’t wait to bring AS Roma to Boston and provide our fans with a chance to watch two of the world’s top clubs showcase their rosters of elite players,” said AS Roma Chief Executive Mark Pannes. “We have had some unforgettable matches with Liverpool in the past and with the local ties of both teams, a match at Fenway should provide an electric atmosphere.”
Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Fenway Park is America’s most beloved ballpark and one of the most recognizable sporting venues in the world. The match vs. Liverpool will be a homecoming for Roma, as the Giallorossi take the field in Boston for the first time since being purchased by a consortium led by Boston based Raptor Group's James Pallotta last year.
“As an ownership group we have made growing the Roma brand in the U.S. one of our top priorities and this is a big step in the right direction,” said James Pallotta, Chief Executive, AS Roma holding company NEEP Roma Holding. “I cannot think of a bigger stage for Roma to play on than Fenway Park, in my hometown, in what is hopefully just the beginning of an on-going derby between these two great teams.”
The matchup at Fenway between Roma and Liverpool will continue the ongoing rivalry between Italy and Britain’s top divisions.
About AS Roma
Founded in 1927, the legendary AS Roma, plays in world-renowned Italian Serie A football league. The Rome based professional team has won three Serie A titles, nine Coppa Italia titles and two Supercoppa Italiana titles. AS Roma’s youth academy regularly produces more Serie A players than any other in Italy. The Giallorossi, whom call Stadio Olympico home, is the only Italian League team to be owned by a group based in the U.S. The group, based out of Boston, MA, is led by Raptor Group’s James Pallotta.
About Liverpool FC
Founded in 1892, Liverpool FC is one of the world’s most historic and famous football clubs having won 18 League Titles, seven FA Cups, eight League Cups, five European Cups, three UEFA Cups, three European Super Cups and 15 Charity Shields. It is also a global brand, working with leading edge partners around the world to provide unparalleled commercial opportunities. As a socially responsible business, Liverpool FC is proud of its heritage and plays a proactive role in its communities, managing over 20 projects year-round in education, social inclusion, health and sports development.
MEDIA CONTACT (BOSTON)
Jacob Schuster
Altus Marketing and Management
+1 617.266.8900 x110
jacobs@ammteam.com
AS ROMA
mail: ufficio.stampa@asroma.it
Elena Turra +39 335.1422824
Daniele Lo Monaco +39 347.1832693
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