The friendly match between FC Bayern Munich and the Dutch national team on 22 May 2012 in the Allianz Arena (20.30 kick-off) is attracting great interest from media and fans in spite of the upcoming DFB Cup and UEFA Champions League finals.
The game is the amicable result of a dispute between the two football associations - FC Bayern Munich and the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) - over the absence of Arjen Robben in the first half of 2010/11 season, following an injury at the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) . As a resolve, the club and the federation decided to hold a friendly match. All national players are expected to be present to perform in the Bayern squad.
"I am pleased that the relationship between the association and the club is back in order. It is a very special game. I do not yet know, in which I will be playing but it would be nice if I could run up with both teams," said Arjen Robben at the Bayern press conference on Tuesday.
Full-length coverage in more than 50 countries
Over 20,000 tickets have already been sold for the game with more available at the ticket-shop of FC Bayern starting from 25 Euros and VIP tickets available at www.infrontsports.com/.... The one off game between the German record champion and the Vice World Champions will be broadcast live by ARD across Germany and worldwide through various stations planning to broadcast the full-length match. Over 50 countries will receive coverage including - amongst others in Europe; France, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal and Hungary. In addition, further contracts have been signed for various markets in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the United States and Central and South America including Brazil.
Stephan Herth, Executive Director Football & Summer Sports at organiser Infront Sports & Media, said: "This is a great season final for FC Bayern and a spectacular highlight event for all football fans in the region. Bayern with many of the international players will put one of the favourites for the European title to the test. The game will be a sportive spectacle, living up to its motto - football van-tastic."
Infront Sports & Media is responsible for all commercial aspects surrounding the game - Including the sale of media rights and sponsorship, ticketing, and the coordination of media production.
The game is the amicable result of a dispute between the two football associations - FC Bayern Munich and the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) - over the absence of Arjen Robben in the first half of 2010/11 season, following an injury at the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) . As a resolve, the club and the federation decided to hold a friendly match. All national players are expected to be present to perform in the Bayern squad.
"I am pleased that the relationship between the association and the club is back in order. It is a very special game. I do not yet know, in which I will be playing but it would be nice if I could run up with both teams," said Arjen Robben at the Bayern press conference on Tuesday.
Full-length coverage in more than 50 countries
Over 20,000 tickets have already been sold for the game with more available at the ticket-shop of FC Bayern starting from 25 Euros and VIP tickets available at www.infrontsports.com/.... The one off game between the German record champion and the Vice World Champions will be broadcast live by ARD across Germany and worldwide through various stations planning to broadcast the full-length match. Over 50 countries will receive coverage including - amongst others in Europe; France, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal and Hungary. In addition, further contracts have been signed for various markets in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the United States and Central and South America including Brazil.
Stephan Herth, Executive Director Football & Summer Sports at organiser Infront Sports & Media, said: "This is a great season final for FC Bayern and a spectacular highlight event for all football fans in the region. Bayern with many of the international players will put one of the favourites for the European title to the test. The game will be a sportive spectacle, living up to its motto - football van-tastic."
Infront Sports & Media is responsible for all commercial aspects surrounding the game - Including the sale of media rights and sponsorship, ticketing, and the coordination of media production.
