AMERICAN BROADCASTING DEAL STRUCK

Last updated : 19 March 2003 By Editor
Bloomberg reports that ChampionsWorld, the American company
promoting our summer tour, have struck a deal giving Fox
Sports International (FSI) exclusive broadcasting rights for
the next five years. This means that they will be able to
show all of the four games that we play there this summer.

David Sternberg, Senior Vice President of Emerging Networks
for Fox Cable Networks Group said "The opportunity to
combine our Fox Sports networks and distribution operations
across the globe with a host network Fox Sports World,
fortunate to be known as the number one destination for
soccer fans in the United States, makes this an exciting
opportunity for everyone involved. Manchester United is just
one of the clubs participating in this first tour that are
collectively respected throughout the soccer world for their
excellence. We look forward to providing the entire
ChampionsWorld tour Fox Sports' unique production, marketing
and promotional expertise within both the international
television community and the United States."

Peter Kenyon is happy about the link up too. "We are very
pleased that Fox Sports International will be involved in
our tour, bringing its television mastery to the public.
Manchester United is proud of its exciting brand of soccer,
and in alliance with FSI, the USA and the world can share
it."