While the MCG is better known for cricket and as the
venue for the AFL Grand Final, it has more than a century of history hosting
soccer as well. From the first match played in 1912 there have been a variety
of games ranging from friendlies to World Cup qualifiers and Olympic
competition. Some of the best teams in the world have played at the MCG
including Manchester United, Brazil, Argentina and Liverpool. And this year the
Victorian Government has lured reigning European champions and FIFA Club of the
20th Century, Real Madrid, along with the world’s current best
player, Cristiano Ronaldo.
International Champions Cup
Previously confined to North America, the International
Champions Cup has expanded to include Australia for 2015, bringing three of the
biggest names in European club football – Real Madrid, Manchester City and AS
Roma. They will play an exclusive three-match round robin tournament at the MCG
from 18 – 25 July, using PILA’s new international broadcasting standard
Pro-Series football goal posts.
Pro-Series
PILA’s Pro-Series football goal posts are specifically
designed for elite level televised events. In order to comply with FIFA’s
regulations, football goal posts in televised games are required to have black
free hanging net support posts (as opposed to the more common white ones).
PILA's Pro-Series goal posts meet Australian and international standards and
have already proven popular with Football NSW choosing them for their Valentine
Sports Park fields.
With their new turf and new goals, the MCG is set to
welcome these elite teams and put on a spectacular show. Learn more about
PILA’s new Pro-Series goal posts here.
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