Manchester United have confirmed they will return to the USA for three pre-season games next summer as part of the ChampionsWorld series.
United will play three leading continental sides - likely to include Real Madrid and David Beckham - in Chicago, New York and another venue to be confirmed. David Gill, Manchester United's chief executive, said at a news conference in New York: "We are thrilled to be returning to the United States for such significant matches next year. "The passion for football and the enthusiasm for Manchester United that greeted us last summer during our visit to the USA was simply overwhelming, and we are keen to experience the American warmth and sports atmosphere once again. And the chance to play three top teams just adds spice to the adventure." Exact dates have yet to be revealed but the matches are expected to take place in late July and early August. The venue in Chicago is Soldier Field, the newly renovated American football stadium beside Lake Michigan. United will also play another game in New York at the Giants Stadium where this summer a crowd of 79,000 watched them play Juventus. The other three teams taking part will be announced in the next few weeks but it is understood no other English teams will be participating. ________________________________________________________________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Yahoo! Messenger http://mail.messenger.yahoo.co.uk ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for your HP, Epson, Canon or Lexmark Printer at MyInks.com. Free s/h on orders $50 or more to the US & Canada. http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 http://us.click.yahoo.com/mOAaAA/3exGAA/qnsNAA/tsUolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> *************************************** Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe from the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
