Capt Manuel Almunia of Arsenal lifts Emirates Cup Winners Trophy
Emirates Cup 2011 – 30 Jul 2011 @ Emirates Stadium
Arsenal are the current holders of the Emirates Cup trophy - they won the tournament in 2007, 2009 and 2010 when they defeated Celtic at Emirates Stadium.
The 2011 Emirates Cup kicks off at 9:00AM ET on Saturday, July 30 with the Red Bulls facing Paris Saint-Germain followed by Arsenal taking on Boca Juniors at 11:20AM ET. On Sunday, July 31, Paris Saint-Germain faces Boca Juniors at 9:00AM ET, while Henry and the Red Bulls square off against Arsenal at 11:20AM ET.
The Emirates Cup is an annual two-day pre-season football tournament hosted by English Premier League club Arsenal and held at the Emirates Stadium, the club’s home ground. It is similar in style to the Amsterdam Tournament hosted by Ajax.
“We are honored with Arsenal’s invitation to participate in this year’s Emirates Cup,” said Erik Soler, the Red Bulls General Manager and Sporting Director. “Our club is looking forward to representing Major League Soccer in this high profile international tournament.”
Teams will be awarded three points for a win and one point for a draw. The competition also rewards attacking play, with teams being awarded one point for each goal they score. In addition, shots on target will be counted and will be used to decide the tournament winners if teams are level on points and goal difference. The winning team will be presented with the Emirates Cup trophy after the second match on July 31.
Arsenal Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis said, “We’re delighted and proud to once again be hosting the Emirates Cup this summer. Over the previous four years, the Emirates Cup has proved to be an overwhelming success and a thoroughly enjoyable weekend of football.
“Nearly half a million supporters have now come to Emirates Stadium to attend the Emirates Cup in the four years, and the tournament is now recognised around the world as a prestigious pre-season event.
“New York Red Bulls, Boca Juniors and Paris Saint-Germain are three clubs with great players and huge followings, and they are sure to make Emirates Cup 2011 a hugely exciting weekend of football. Also, I’m sure all Arsenal fans will be looking forward to welcoming back Thierry Henry – a true Arsenal legend.”
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Emirates Cup 2011: NY Red Bulls v PSG & Arsenal v Boca Juniors Tickets
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Arsene Wenger, Arsenal Manager
Emirates Cup 2011: NY Red Bulls v PSG & Arsenal v Boca Juniors 30 Jul 2011 14:00 @ Emirates Stadium
If you plan to be in London at the end of July, be sure to watch the Emirates Cup - considered the world’s leading pre-season tournament - at Emirates Stadium. Premium Emirates Cup football tickets and Arsenal tickets are available now online.
Arsenal Football Club has announced the line-up for this summer’s pre-season Emirates Cup 2011, to be held on Saturday 30th July and Sunday 31st July.
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Joining Arsenal at Emirates Stadium for this summer’s pre-season tournament will be three high profile teams from around the world.
Emirates Cup 2011 will feature the Gunners, MLS side New York Red Bulls, who currently boast Gunners’ legend Thierry Henry in their ranks, leading French club Paris Saint-Germain and Club Atlético Boca Juniors - the most successful Argentine and South American club of all time.
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Fans will enjoy two matches on both Saturday and Sunday, with one ticket giving access to both matches on a particular day.
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The kick-off times on both days are 2pm and 4.20pm.
A three year extension has been signed with Emirates Airline, as title sponsor of the Emirates Cup until 2013. Arsenal has also signed a five year agreement with MP & Silva to distribute the broadcast rights to the tournament.�
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Emirates Cup 2011 kicks-off at 2pm on Saturday 30th July with Thierry Henry’s New York Red Bulls taking on Paris Saint-Germain, followed at 4.20pm with the hosts Arsenal playing Boca Juniors.
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Sunday’s fixtures also start at 2pm, when Paris Saint-Germain take on Boca Juniors. Arsenal and New York Red Bulls will bring the competition to an exciting climax, kicking off the final match at 4.20pm on Sunday afternoon.
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Teams will be awarded three points for a win and one point for a draw.
The competition also rewards attacking play, with teams being awarded one point for each goal they score. In addition, shots on target will be counted and will be used to decide the tournament winners if teams are level on points and goal difference.
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The winning team will be presented with the Emirates Cup trophy after the second match on Sunday 31st July.
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“We’re delighted and proud to once again be hosting the Emirates Cup this summer. Over the previous four years, the Emirates Cup has proved to be an overwhelming success and a thoroughly enjoyable weekend of football," said Arsenal Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis.
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“Nearly half a million supporters have now come to Emirates Stadium to attend the Emirates Cup in the four years, and the tournament is now recognised around the world as a prestigious pre-season event.
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“Emirates Airline has been the proud sponsor of the Emirates Cup since the inaugural tournament in 2007 and we’re obviously delighted that they have decided to continue with this successful partnership.
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“New York Red Bulls, Boca Juniors and Paris Saint-Germain are three clubs with great players and huge followings, and they are sure to make Emirates Cup 2011 a hugely exciting weekend of football. Also, I’m sure all Arsenal fans will be looking forward to welcoming back Thierry Henry – a true Arsenal legend.”
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Maurice Flanagan, Executive Vice Chairman, Emirates Airline & Group added: “The Emirates Cup is an integral part of our long-term partnership with Arsenal Football Club and a relationship of which we are extremely proud.
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“Emirates Cup 2011 is sure to be an exciting pre-season event, which features two of our sponsored teams in Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Also the two other teams are based in key Emirates Airline destinations – Buenos Aires and New York.”
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Emirates Cup 2011 Schedule
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Saturday 30th July
New York Red Bulls v Paris Saint-Germain (2pm)
Arsenal v Boca Juniors (4.20pm)
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Sunday 31st July
Boca Juniors v Paris Saint-Germain (2pm)
Arsenal v New York Red Bulls (4.20pm)
Arsenal is the current Emirates Cup Champion. It is their third title. The 2010 Emirates Cup took place on the weekend of July 31 - August 1 with Milan, Celtic, and Lyon joining hosts Arsenal.
EMIRATES CUP 2011 TICKETS
Emirates Cup 2011: NY Red Bulls v PSG & Arsenal v Boca Juniors Tickets 30 Jul 2011 14:00 @ Emirates Stadium
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