Fox Sports en Espanol announces exclusive Spanish-language coverage of the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup
Spanish-language coverage of the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup begins on Wednesday, December 9th at 12:30pm ET with the preliminary match between Al Ahli (UAE) and Auckland City FC (NZL). The contest continues through Saturday, December 19th with the Championship Final airing on Fox Sports en Espanol at 11:00am ET.
FIFA Club World Cup is the competition between the leading clubs from all six continental confederations. Since 2007, the champions of Oceania have played a qualifying play-off against the champion club of the host country. In 2008, Manchester United (ENG) won its first FIFA Club World Cup by defeating first time participants and finalists, LDU Quito, (ECU) by 1-0.
In 2009, the event will be hosted outside of Japan for the first time ever as it travels to United Arab Emirates “Abu Dhabi”.
DAY DATE AIRTIME (ET) MATCH
Wednesday 12/09/2009 12:30 PM PRELIMINARY – Al Ahli FCD (UAE) v Auckland City FC (NZL)
Friday 12/11/2009 11:00 AM QUARTER FINAL – TP Mazembe (COD) v Pohang Steelers FC (KOR)
Saturday 12/12/2009 11:00 AM QUARTER FINAL – Winner Game 1 v Atlante FC (MEX)
Tuesday 12/15/2009 11:00 AM SEMI FINAL – Winner Game 2 v Estudiantes LP (ARG)
Wednesday 12/16/2009 8:00 AM FIFTH PLACE MATCH – Loser Game 2 v Loser Game 3
Wednesday 12/16/2009 11:00 AM SEMI FINAL – Winner Game 3 v FC Barcelona (ESP)
Saturday 12/19/2009 8:00 AM THIRD PLACE MATCH – Loser Game 4 v Loser Game 5
Saturday 12/19/2009 11:00 AM FINAL – Winner Game 4 v Winner Game 5
*For a complete telecast schedule, visit www.fifa.com.
Source: Fox Sports en Espanol
