04/04/2014 17:00, Report by Communications Department
Reds to meet Real Madrid
• Match is part of this summer’s Tour 2014, presented by Aon
• United v Real Madrid, presented by Chevrolet, to take place in MichiganManchester United has today announced that the team will play Real Madrid as part of Tour 2014, presented by Aon.
The match will take place at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday 2 August 2014. The stadium, nicknamed ‘The Big House’, is the largest stadium in the United States with an official capacity of 109,901.
Manchester United’s automotive partner Chevrolet will be the presenting partner for this fixture. The upcoming pre-season tour will be the first time that the United team will play in Chevrolet-branded shirts as the global automobile manufacturer embarks on its seven-year partnership as the club’s new shirt sponsor.
This match will be part of the 2014 International Champions Cup. Further details about United’s matches for Tour 2014, presented by Aon, will be announced in due course.
United and Real Madrid last met in the 2012/13 season with Madrid winning 3-2 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League second round.
Manchester United group managing director, Richard Arnold, said: “United’s match against Real Madrid, presented by Chevrolet, promises to be an exciting event for players and fans alike. Playing such strong opposition will be great preparation for David Moyes and his team as we look forward to the 2014/15 season.
“This will be the team’s first ever match in Michigan and playing at the iconic Big House will be a memorable experience for all involved. United has over eight million followers in the US, and I look forward to welcoming many of these fans to Tour 2014, presented by Aon.”
Aon is the presenting partner of Manchester United’s Tour 2014, offering its expertise in risk management and human resources solutions.
President and chief executive officer of Aon, Greg Case, said: "We are very excited that Manchester United is coming back to the United States this summer, as it is a great opportunity to showcase our mutual brand qualities of teamwork and the pursuit of excellence in one of our largest markets.
"Our global partnership with Manchester United will allow us to bring the team closer to our clients and prospects, colleagues and communities in the US. We look forward to Tour 2014, as the issues we help clients with every day in more than 120 countries, whether it is risk, talent, retirement, data and analytics, capital, or healthcare, are all equally relevant to the world of football."
Chevrolet is the presenting partner of Manchester United versus Real Madrid.
Chevrolet marketing US vice president, Paul Edwards, said: “Chevrolet’s partnership with Manchester United is more than just a shirt sponsorship; it’s about sharing the power of play and passion for this sport with fans around the world.
“Chevrolet looks forward to welcoming Manchester United to our home state of Michigan, while giving fans from around the world a chance to watch online their favourite football club compete against another global football power in Real Madrid.”
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