MLS Club de Foot Montreal

TVA Sports Will Broadcast Game Between Impact and Olympique Lyonnais

Published on June 8, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club de Foot Montreal News Release


MONTREAL, June 8, 2012 "" With just a few days left until the first game ever at the revamped Stade Saputo, TVA Sports, the Impact's official broadcast partner and the club announced on Friday that the international friendly on July 24 versus Olympique Lyonnais will be televised; start time 7 :30pm.

TVA Sports' team of experts composed of Frédéric Lord (play-byplay), Oliver Brett (analyst), Elizabeth Rancourt and Antonio Ribeiro (sideline), will be covering this event. Please note that this game has been added to the 22 other regular season games presented by TVA Sports over the 2012 season.

Founded in 1950, Olympique Lyonnais is one of the most successful teams in France. The club won seven consecutive championships, a national record, from the 2001-2002 season to 2007-2008.

"This should be an exciting matchup. Like the fans already know, Olympique is one of the most successful teams in France. French Cup champions in 2012, the club has won the league title on seven occasions and the French Cup five time. As such, we'll be treated to some very high level soccer on July 24," said TVA Sports general director, Hugues Léger."

"We are very pleased that our partner, TVA Sports, will be broadcasting this high level match," said Richard Legendre, executive vice-president of the Montreal Impact and Stade Saputo. "TVA Sports has once again shown its interest in soccer and in covering more major sporting events. It is important for us to have partners when organizing international games in Montreal."

Tickets are available, with prices ranging from $20 to $85 (tax included, service charges applicable), the same as for regular season individual tickets for Impact games, via the admission network (1-855-790-1245 / admission.com). Group rates are also available by contacting the club.

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