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MetLife Stadium to Host Chelsea FC, Valencia, A.C. Milan and Inter Milan In August
The inaugural Guinness International Champions Cup is scheduled for early August, and MetLife Stadium was chosen as a host.
MetLife Stadium has been named as the site for the second round matches of the Guinness International Champions Cup, bringing powerhouse clubs such as Chelsea FC and A.C. Milan to North Jersey this summer.
Seven European soccer teams, including Chelsea FC, A.C. Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus, will participate in the inaugural Guinness International Champions Cup. The eight-team tournament also includes the L.A. Galaxy as the U.S. representative.
A.C. Milan, Valencia, Chelsea and Inter Milan are the four teams that have been placed in the Eastern division and all four will compete at MetLife Stadium on August 4.
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The teams playing in MetLife Stadium represent Spain, Italy and England and are among the world’s best. Chelsea, A.C. Milan and Inter Milan have each claimed a UEFA Champions League title, Europe’s most prestigious club tournament, since 2007. Frank Lampard, Mario Balotelli and Fernando Torres are just a few of the international superstars that could be gracing the MetLife Stadium pitch.
The L.A. Galaxy, Real Madrid, Juventus and Everton make up the Western division. The finals are scheduled to be held at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on August 6 and 7.
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A pre-sale for tickets is going on now and tickets will be available to the general public on Friday.
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