The breakthrough made FA (PSSI its UK) by cooperating with the social networking site Facebook to broadcast directly match the initial round of the FA Cup 2011-12.
The match between United vs Ascot Wembley FC on Friday (19 / 8) night will be fully aired for 90 minutes on Facebook and supported by sponsors the FA Cup this season, Budweiser.
With broadcast through Facebook, then the match between two amateur teams have the potential to directly witnessed by 700 million Facebook users worldwide.
Budweiser marketing director, Ian Newell, said, "As a supporter of global soccer, Budweiser is committed to bringing this most prestigious competitions (FA Cup) closer to the fans,"
"There's no better way to demonstrate this by showing the first kick-off directly to viewers in the world via Facebook,"
"This is the FA Cup for the first time broadcast through social networking sites, where this is incredible news for football fans around the world,"
Although not yet official, but several other games are also rumored to be broadcast live on Facebook, still from amateur teams such as Runcorn Linnets, Causeway United, and Odd Down.
The question is, are you going to watch directly on Facebook? Or wait for the game the big teams like Manchester United, Chelsea or Arsenal broadcast live on Facebook?
The match between United vs Ascot Wembley FC on Friday (19 / 8) night will be fully aired for 90 minutes on Facebook and supported by sponsors the FA Cup this season, Budweiser.
With broadcast through Facebook, then the match between two amateur teams have the potential to directly witnessed by 700 million Facebook users worldwide.
Budweiser marketing director, Ian Newell, said, "As a supporter of global soccer, Budweiser is committed to bringing this most prestigious competitions (FA Cup) closer to the fans,"
"There's no better way to demonstrate this by showing the first kick-off directly to viewers in the world via Facebook,"
"This is the FA Cup for the first time broadcast through social networking sites, where this is incredible news for football fans around the world,"
Although not yet official, but several other games are also rumored to be broadcast live on Facebook, still from amateur teams such as Runcorn Linnets, Causeway United, and Odd Down.
The question is, are you going to watch directly on Facebook? Or wait for the game the big teams like Manchester United, Chelsea or Arsenal broadcast live on Facebook?
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