Sydney will stage an Australian exclusive match between English Premier League Giants Manchester United and an All Stars team at ANZ Stadium in 2013.
The announcement was made by NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell who said “I’m delighted that the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, in partnership with ANZ Stadium, has won an Australian and New Zealand exclusive to host Manchester United in NSW,” Mr O’Farrell said.
“Manchester United will play a not-to-be-missed match against an All Stars team, at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 20 July 2013.
“This will be Manchester United’s first visit to Sydney since 1999 - I invite Manchester United fans and football fans across the world to come to Sydney to enjoy the best in world football, in Australia’s premier sports and major events city.
Manchester United is the most successful English football club in history, having won 19 Premier League titles, 11 FA Cups and three European Cups. The All Stars will represent the best of the Hyundai A-League with the players and coaching staff preselected by fans.
Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase, said “Destination NSW is proud to have secured another major events coup for NSW. The Manchester United game will generate more than 20,000 overnight international and interstate visitors to Sydney, contributing an estimated $16 million to the NSW economy.”
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