News
TUE 29.11.2016
On 3 December at 16:15 the footballing world will collectively shift its attentions to the Camp Nou, where FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will lock horns in the most eagerly anticipated fixture on the planet. Spanish football followers based in five cities throughout the world will be offered the opportunity to take in the blockbuster clash thanks to events being hosted by LaLiga in India (Mumbai and New Delhi), China (Shanghai and Beijing) and South Africa (Johannesburg).
These five international live viewings will see LaLiga's endeavours in the fields of technology and internationalisation come to the fore, as giant screens, interactive activities and other attractions aimed at fans from all over the globe take centre stage. What's more, supporters will be joined by LaLiga ambassadors in what is sure to be a thrilling experience.
In Beijing, the city's Image Base Art Center will host the #ElClasico event, where coverage from PPTV – LaLiga's official broadcaster in China – will be shown on giant screens. Meanwhile, supporters will be able to take part in interactive games and scoop some of the great prizes up for grabs in various competitions. LaLiga ambassador Fernando Morientes will be travelling to Shanghai to have a ball with the fans there before, during and after the match. Meanwhile, over in Shanghai, Gaizka Mendieta will be the ambassador on hosting duties in Water House. Prizes, body painting and a steady supply of other activities will be on offer to build up to the big game with a bang.
In New Delhi, the surroundings of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will play host to a special #ElClasico fan zone, where a giant screen will beam the Sony broadcast of the best match in the world to more than 10,000 people. Live music, activities and an exhibition featuring an array of football shirts, not to mention the presence of former FC Barcelona star Luis Garcia, will be the icing on the cake of what promises to be a fan-tastic occasion. Meanwhile, the Khar Gymkhana will be the venue for the action in Mumbai. Over 5,000 guests will have the chance to enjoy fun and games, exhibitions and interacting with LaLiga ambassador Frederic Kanoute.
The #ElClasico hotspot in South Africa will be Johannesburg's Nelson Mandela Square. The event will be hosted by Carol Tshabalala, a presenter for SuperSport, LaLiga's official broadcaster in the Rainbow Nation. In addition to a big LaLiga-themed exhibition and a range of activities for all the family, the proceedings will be further livened up courtesy of a performance by famous South African rapper and producer Cassper Nyovest.
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