Bangkok--9 Oct--McThai
McDonald's by McThai Co.,Ltd in cooperation with Venture Sports & Events Co.,Ltd announces an official sponsorship of 'McDonald's Battle of The Red Legends Tour Bangkok 2015' – the first ever match of the Red legends in Thailand to offer all Thai football fans having exclusive experiences to watch and cheer the world's well-recognized football teams like Liverpool and Manchester United on Wednesday 18th November 2015 from 7 pm onwards at the National Stadium of Thailand or Supachalasai Stadium.
"We are pleased to be the official sponsor of the Red legends match. At McDonald's, we do have a policy to promote active balance lifestyle through variation of food and exercise among Thai people. The sponsorship reinforces McDonald's brand as a major sponsor for football matches locally and globally. Since football has been the most popular sports among Thais, we are pleased to promote the first ever match of the Red legends in Thailand. We hope Thais will take good care of their health just like the leading football players do" said by Mr. Hester Chew, Chairman of Executive Committee & Chief Executive, McThai Co., Ltd.
Last year, Venture Sports & Events Co.,Ltd. organized the well-recognized match between past players of Liverpool against past players of Thai National Football Dream Team. And this year, the company joins hand with McThai, the official sponsor of the match, by inviting the popular football players from Liverpool and Manchester United to compete in 'McDonald Battle of The Red Legends Tour Bangkok 2015'. The first ever match of the Red Legends in Thailand will be held on Wednesday 18th November 2015, 7 pm at Supachalasai Stadium.
"The role of Football Association of Thailand under Patronage of His Majesty the King is to well-manage this popular sport among Thais. I am pleased to be a part of this special match and to have the legend football players from world ranking teams to compete in Thailand. This is such a long waiting tournament for Thai football fans and we hope some fans from overseas are also looking forward to seeing this legend match. In addition, we are confident that the match will help boost up the tourism industry in Thailand. I trust the coming legend match will be an invaluable gift for all Thais," said Colonel Worawuth Thongsringam, Secretary General of Football Association of Thailand.
"Last year we hosted a well-receiving match of Liverpool's past players playing against Thai national Football Dream Team. And we are pleased that this year we will host a legend match of The Kop for Thai fans to stay up close watching their favorite football players," said Steve Black, Chief Executive Officer, Masters Football Asia.
"it was fun and very impressive last year as we completed with Thai National Football Dream Team. We received such a warm welcome from over 26 million Thai football fans and we are very happy to come back again this year. It is not only the match with full team players from Liverpool but will also be an important match with our classic opponent like Manchester United. We are fitted and ready for this coming match and hope to receive warm welcoming from Thais again," said Robbie Fowler, former forward of Liverpool.
"I am honored and feel excited for the coming match. The tournament will be a reunion of all Manchester United players. We are pleased to play with our forever opponent. It reminds me of the old days. We will be well-prepared and well-fitted for this match for Thai football fans. And we hope you all will enjoy this coming special competion," revealed by Lee Sharpe, a former midfield of Manchester United.
Jacqueline Sim, Executive Director, Venture Sports & Events Co.,Ltd said "Thai fans should not miss this legend football match of The Kop vs. Red Devil. We hope the match will be well-received by all fans and it will definitely be the best one ever."
'McDonald's Battle of The Red Legends Tour Bangkok 2015' is supported by Football Association of Thailand under Patronage of His Majesty the King and sponsors including Krungsri First Choice Credit Card, Coca-Cola Thailand, T-Holding of Thai Union Group, General Motors Thailand and Chevrolet Sales Thailand, European Food PLC, FBT Sport Complex, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant, and TrueVision.
The match day will be organized on Wednesday 18th November, 2015 from 7 pm onwards at Supachalasai Stadium and broadcasted via True Visions and TrueVisions Anywhere application. Tickets are available at www.thaiticketmajor.com at price of 500, 300, 200 and 100 Baht each.