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Mo to participate in soccer coin toss
Mariano Rivera will take part in the on-field coin toss prior to Wednesday’s 8 p.m. soccer match at Yankee Stadium between Spanish champion Real Madrid and storied Italian club A.C. Milan.
A limited number of individual-game tickets are still on sale at http://www.yankees.com/soccer. Suite rental information is also available on the website. For information updates regarding soccer or other non-baseball events at Yankee Stadium, please follow @yankeesevents and @yankeespr on Twitter.
The match represents a meeting of the two most successful teams in European Cup history. Real Madrid has won the cup on nine occasions (1956-60, ‘66, ’98, 2000, ’02). A.C. Milan has been crowned champion of Europe seven times (1963, ’69, ’89, ‘90, ’94, 2003, ’07).
Back on July 22, the 2012 European champion, Chelsea FC, and French Ligue 1 favorites Paris Saint-Germain played to a 1-1 score before a crowd of 38,202 in the first-ever soccer match at the current Yankee Stadium. Prior to the match, Rivera took part in the coin toss ceremony with Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard and PSG defender Christophe Jallet.
The current location carries on the great soccer tradition of the original Yankee Stadium, which hosted some of the most famous teams in world soccer, including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Juventus, Napoli, Celtic, Benfica and Sparta Prague, along with the national teams of England, Israel, Italy and the United States. Pele, who many consider the greatest player of all time, called the original Yankee Stadium home in 1976, when he played for the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League.
Both clubs appearing in the Aug. 8 match previously played at the original Stadium. Real Madrid defeated the New York Generals of the National Professional Soccer League, 4-1, Aug. 21, 1968. A.C. Milan won both of its matches, defeating Panathinaikos, 4-0, June 27, 1969, as well as arch-rival Inter Milan, 6-4, two days later.
The matches between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid and A.C. Milan, are part of the Herbalife World Football Challenge, which is taking place throughout North America from July 18 through Aug. 11.
Real Madrid-AC Milan soccer tickets available
Individual game tickets for the Aug.8 soccer match at Yankee Stadium between current Spanish champion Real Madrid and Italian powerhouse A.C. Milan went on sale Monday to the general public at http://www.yankees.com/soccer.
The match, which kicks off at 8 p.m., represents a meeting of the two most successful teams in European Cup history. Real Madrid has won the cup on nine occasions (1956-60, ‘66, ’98, 2000, ’02). A.C. Milan has been crowned European champion seven times (1963, ’69, ’89, ‘90, ’94, 2003, ’07).
Earlier in the summer – at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 22 – the 2012 European champion, Chelsea FC, will oppose Paris Saint-Germain in the first soccer match at the current Stadium. Individual game tickets for the two matches as well as bundle packs that include tickets for both games are on sale at http://www.yankees.com/soccer. Suite rental information is also available on the website. For information updates regarding soccer or other non-baseball events at Yankee Stadium, please follow @yankeesevents on Twitter.
The current Yankee Stadium carries on the great soccer tradition of the original Stadium, which was the site of the most famous teams in world soccer, including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Juventus, Napoli, Celtic, Benfica and Sparta Prague, along with the national teams of England, Israel, Italy and the United States. Pele, who many consider the greatest player of all time, called Yankee Stadium home in 1976, when he played for the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League.
Both clubs appearing in the Aug. 8 match previously played at the original Stadium. Real Madrid defeated the New York Generals of the National Professional Soccer League, 4-1, Aug. 21, 1968, and A.C. Milan won both of its matches, defeating Panathinaikos, 4-0, June 27, 1969, as well as arch-rival Inter Milan, 6-4, two days later.
The two upcoming matches at the Stadium are part of the Herbalife World Football Challenge, which is taking place throughout North America from July 18 through Aug. 11.
Soccer tickets Pre-On-Sale for YU Members
Yankees Universe members will have a special opportunity to participate in a Pre-On-Sale from 2 p.m. Thursday, June 28, until 10 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday, July 8 for tickets to the Real Madrid-A.C. Milan soccer match Aug. 8 at Yankee Stadium. This Pre-On-Sale opportunity will give YU members the chance to purchase tickets for this match before they go on sale to the general public, subject to availability.
A pre-determined password is required when purchasing tickets. Please make certain that you enter your password as it appears as the password is case sensitive. The password can only be used beginning at your designated Pre-On-Sale time. If you have any questions regarding your predetermined password, please call (212) YANKEES.
Only a limited number of tickets (as determined by the Yankees in their sole and absolute discretion) will be made available during the Pre-On-Sale. All Pre-On-Sale purchases will be further limited to a maximum of eight tickets. Pre-On-Sale purchases exceeding the ticket purchase limits will be canceled without contact from Ticketmaster or the Yankees.
As part of your Pre-On-Sale opportunity, the Yankees will offer two all-inclusive ticket and food packages:
Legends Club Package #1
This package starts at $399.50 per ticket and includes:
A ticket for a prime seating location in Sections 22-29
Access to the Legends Club with all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages
Entry through the private Suite Entrance
Legends Club Package #2
This package starts at $279.50 per Ticket and includes:
A Ticket for a prime seating location in Sections 17B-21B
Access to the Legends Club with all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages
Entry through the private Suite Entrance
Additionally, if you are interested in securing one of the Luxury Suites for this once-in-a-lifetime event, please call (212) YANKEES to reserve your spot in line.
To complete a transaction, you will be required to either create a new Ticketmaster account or login using your “My Ticketmaster” account. If you already have a “My Ticketmaster” account, please use your existing “My Ticketmaster” account and associated e-mail address and password to login. If you are not sure of your “My Ticketmaster” account login and password, please contact Ticketmaster or follow the Ticketmaster online instructions for “Forgot Password.”
The Yankees recommend that you have a Ticketmaster account and Ticketmaster password before you attempt to purchase the limited number of tickets available for sale during the Pre-On-Sale. Please be advised that your “My Ticketmaster” account is different from your “My Yankees Account.” Your “My Ticketmaster” password is different from the password you receive to participate in the Pre-On-Sale and your password to login to your “My Yankees Account.”
For guests with visual impairments who may have difficulties navigating the Pre-On-Sale purchasing process via ticketmaster.com, please contact the Yankees’ Office of Disabled Services at (718) 579-4510 (voice) or (718) 579-4595 (TTY).
More elite soccer coming to Stadium
Spanish champion Real Madrid will meet Italian powerhouse A.C. Milan at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Yankee Stadium in a match between two of the most popular and accomplished soccer clubs in the world. Real Madrid has won the European championship nine times (1956-60, ‘66, ’98, 2000, ’02) and A.C. Milan seven times (1963, ’69, ’89, ‘90, ’94, 2003, ’07).
Tickets for the match will go on sale to the general public beginning Thursday, June 7, in a bundle package with tickets to the previously announced Chelsea FC vs. Paris Saint-Germain match scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, July 22 at the Stadium. Remaining individual-game tickets for Real Madrid vs. A.C. Milan, if available, will go on sale at a date to be determined. For updates and further details, including group ticket and individual-game suite opportunities, please visit http://www.yankees.com/soccer or follow @yankeesevents on Twitter.
Yankees Universe members will have a special opportunity to participate in a Pre-On-Sale beginning at noon Tuesday, June 5, through 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 6. This Pre-On-Sale opportunity will provide Yankees Universe members the chance to purchase tickets for the Soccer Series at Yankee Stadium Package, which includes tickets to both matches before the package goes on sale to the general public, subject to availability.
Click on the “Buy Tickets Tuesday, June 5 at Noon ET” link on the Yankees Universe site.
Real Madrid is the reigning champion of the Spanish League (“La Liga”) and has scored exactly 100 points in becoming the first Spanish club to reach that total. Since its founding in 1902, Real Madrid has won a La Liga-record 32 domestic titles and 18 Spanish Cups. “Los Blancos,” as Real Madrid is known for its white home uniforms, are managed by Jose Mourinho, who has now won domestic championships in four different countries. On the field, the team is led by one of the finest players in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 60 goals in 55 matches in all competitions in the recently completed season.
A.C. Milan, founded in 1899, is an 18-time champion and 17-time runner-up in the Italian League (“Serie A”). Known around the world as the “Rossoneri,” a nod in Italian to their red-and-black, vertically striped uniforms, the club finished second in Serie A in 2011-12 following their championship the previous season. A.C. Milan has won five Italian Cups and two European Cup Winners’ Cups. They are led by striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who topped Serie A with 28 goals.
The current Yankee Stadium carries on the great soccer tradition of the original Stadium, which hosted some of the most famous teams in world soccer, including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Juventus, Napoli, Celtic, Benfica and Sparta Prague, along with the national teams of England, Israel, Italy and the United States. Pele, who many consider the greatest player of all time, called Yankee Stadium home in 1976, when he played for the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League.
Both clubs appearing in the Aug. 8 match previously played at the original Stadium. Real Madrid defeated the New York Generals of the National Professional Soccer League, 4-1, Aug. 21, 1968, and A.C. Milan won both of its matches, defeating Panathinaikos, 4-0, June 27, 1969, as well as arch-rival Inter Milan, 6-4, two days later.
The matches between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid and A.C. Milan, are part of the World Football Challenge, which is taking place throughout North America from July 18 through Aug. 11.
Only a limited number of tickets (as determined by the Yankees in their sole and absolute discretion) will be made available during the Pre-On-Sale. All Pre-On-Sale purchases will be further limited to a maximum of eight tickets. Pre-On-Sale purchases exceeding the ticket purchase limits will be canceled without contact from Ticketmaster or the Yankees.
As part of your Pre-On-Sale opportunity, the Yankees will be offering two all-inclusive ticket and food packages:
Legends Club Package #1
This special ticket package starts at $729 per ticket and includes:
A ticket for a prime seating location in Sections 22-29
Access to the Legends Club with all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages
Entry through the private Suite Entrance
Legends Club Package #2
This special ticket package starts at $484 per ticket and includes:
A ticket for a prime seating location in Sections 17B-21B
Access to the Legends Club with all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages
Entry through the private Suite Entrance
If interested in securing one of the exclusive Luxury Suites for these events, please call (212) YANKEES to reserve your spot in line.
To complete a transaction, you will be required to access your existing “My Yankees Account” or create a new “My Yankees Account.” If you already have a “My Yankees Account,” please use your existing user name and password.
If you have any problems accessing your “My Yankees Account” or creating a new “My Yankees Account,” please call (212) YANKEES.
For guests with visual impairments or if you have any difficulties navigating the Pre-On-Sale purchasing process via yankees.com, please contact the Yankees’ Office of Disabled Services at (718) 579-4510 (voice) or (718) 579-4595 (TTY).
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