Toronto FC Announces Real Madrid Open Practice
July 24, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release
In response to overwhelming demand, Toronto FC and Real Madrid are pleased to announce that soccer fans that were unable to purchase tickets to Toronto FC vs. Real Madrid sponsored by OleOle.com, now have opportunity to see Real Madrid. On Thursday, August 6 Madrid will hold an Open Practice, sponsored by OleOle.com that will give fans an additional opportunity to see Madrid and their re-vamped squad of superstars which feature new summer signings Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka.
This will be a unique opportunity to see the full team in their only training session in Toronto at BMO Field, prior to the sold-out game on Friday, August 7.
"We are very excited to have Real Madrid train, and allow us to open the gates to our fans," said senior director of business operations Paul Beirne. "This is a great chance especially for the kids to come down, and see how Madrid runs their sessions. We're delighted people will get another chance to see them during their short stay in Toronto."
Gates will open at BMO Field at 6 p.m. with training slated to get underway at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15 and go on-sale to the public on Tuesday, July 28 at 2 p.m. There will be a presale opportunity for Season-Seat holders and for fans on the Gold and Red wait lists. The special presale begins Monday, July 27.
Tickets can be purchased at BMO Field ticket office by calling 416-872-5000 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca.
The most successful team in Spanish football begins a two-game North American tour on Friday, August 7 at BMO Field against Toronto FC, and Sunday, August 9 against DC United at FedEx Field. The match in Toronto will be broadcast live on GolTV in HD. For more information please visit www.torontofc.ca
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