FA Cup to make broadcast history with ESPN & Budweiser
The FA Cup will soon write another page in broadcasting history with the simultaneous broadcast of Wembley FC vs Langford FC on ESPN in the UK and Budweiser’s Facebook page.
It is the first time an Extra Preliminary Round FA cup tie has been broadcast live and will include a host of former internationals; including Ray parlour, Graeme La Soux and Claudio Cannigia – who are being brought on board by sponsors Budweiser.
They will be managed by former England boss Terry Venables who is to reprise his role in the Wembley FC dugout for one last time.
Wembley’s progress through the Cup will also be subject to an ESPN documentary in an eight part series titled ‘Dream On’.
Terry Venables, Wembley FC Technical Advisor, comments: "The FA Cup holds some very special memories for me, from my time as both a player and a manager. The new boys coming in have a wealth of experience at the very highest level and people like Ray Parlour have the FA Cup winner medals to prove it. That can only help the lads here and shine a light on the importance of grassroots football here in the UK and around the world."
Jason Warner, Global Vice President, Budweiser, added: "Last season's FA Cup was one of the most nail-biting and exciting to date, and it's something we all want to see again. Broadcasting the game live on ESPN is a first for a tie at this stage of the competition, and in conjunction with the live stream online will bring the magic of the FA Cup closer to passionate football fans across the globe."