Final boarding call... for all the TRUE football fans

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Last Updated : Jan 21 2013 | 2:54 AM IST

If you live by Rooney’s fancy footwork; if Ronaldo, Kaka, Torres haunt your dreams; if you are rooting unabashedly for Spain and Portugal, and don the colours of Portugal and Argentina proudly, then you are a confirmed football fan! The one who cannot wait for the sporting extravaganza called 2010 FIFA World Cup™ to begin! If you are one of those who cannot be satisfied watching the soccer action on the telly, you cannot accept anything less than seeing the legends in person, to hear the thump of the ball, the cluck of the spikes, the grunt of a missed opportunity and the roaring joy of a goal scored, you need to pack up your bags and head for the Rainbow Nation this June!

For the first time ever, the continent of Africa is hosting the world’s most prestigious football tournament: the FIFA World Cup™. South Africa, with its breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant modern cities, is waiting to welcome the best teams in the world as they battle it out under the magnificent African skies for the ultimate football accolade –2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ Champions.

Fans on Stands Pvt. Ltd is authorized*by MATCH Hospitality, FIFA’s worldwide exclusive rights-holder, to market FIFA World Cup™ Official Hospitality Packages in India and the Middle-East. It offers tailor-made packages to bring the football action close to the fans as well as corporates who believe that FIFA World Cup™ is a great platform to re-connect with its employees and customers.

Tickets are available in 4 categories – it includes the comforts of exclusive, luxurious suites with a perfect view of the field to suit the corporate requirements to match pavilion tickets which place rambunctious fans at the stadium perimeters.1 Prices start at US$ 550, which includes Category 1 Match ticket (seats between the goals that offer the best view).

“We are India’s first dedicated sports tourism venture. Sports is in our DNA. We are here to turn every sport fan's dream into reality. As die-hard fans of the game ourselves, we understand the passion & the specific requirements of a true fan. Our endeavour is to enable the discerning fans to live their dream of the FIFA World Cup™ and make it last a lifetime. We do not market mass products. Instead, we specialize in creating tailor-made products for die-hard-fans who believe in getting as close as possible to the action,” says Marzban Antia, Managing Director, Fans on Stands Pvt. Ltd.

“South Africa by itself is a dream destination. With the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ being less than a month away, we are being approached by several corporates who believe that sports bonds people and converts total strangers into comrades-in-arms,” he adds.

For all those fans who would like to convert their FIFA World Cup dream into a reality, call +91 99457 84933, or email arun.raghu@fansonstands.com

 

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First Published: May 19 2010 | 3:14 PM IST

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