{"id":1542,"date":"2014-07-03T19:44:43","date_gmt":"2014-07-03T19:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/ng\/?p=1542"},"modified":"2014-07-03T19:44:43","modified_gmt":"2014-07-03T19:44:43","slug":"for-the-love-of-the-game-chevrolet-rolls-out-7-year-deal-with-manchester-united-in-michiganfans-to-wear-share-new-shirt-by-participation-fixes-chevrolet-campaign-launching-for-july-7-g","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/for-the-love-of-the-game-chevrolet-rolls-out-7-year-deal-with-manchester-united-in-michiganfans-to-wear-share-new-shirt-by-participation-fixes-chevrolet-campaign-launching-for-july-7-g\/","title":{"rendered":"FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME! Chevrolet Rolls out 7 year Deal with Manchester United in Michigan\u2026Fans to Wear, Share New Shirt by Participation *Fixes Chevrolet Campaign Launching for July 7 Globally *African Publicist writes our Editorial Crew in America * Fans visiting www.ChevroletFC.com to win prizes *Current players, Soccer Legends part of Largesse * July 23, Manchester United plays first match in new Chevrolet-branded shirt against L.A * \u201cOur presence on new Manchester United home shirt is a highly anticipated moment for the club’s more than 659 million followers around the globe, and Chevrolet\u201d-Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer, Global Chevrolet"},"content":{"rendered":"

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Chevrolet Rolls out 7 year Deal with Manchester United in Michigan<\/strong>\u2026<\/strong>Fans to Wear, Share New Shirt by Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>*Fixes Chevrolet Campaign Launching for July 7 Globally<\/strong><\/p>\n

*African Publicist writes our Editorial Crew in America<\/strong><\/p>\n

* Fans visiting <\/strong>www.ChevroletFC.com<\/strong><\/a> to win prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Current players, Soccer Legends part of Largesse<\/strong><\/p>\n

* July 23, Manchester United plays first match in new Chevrolet-branded shirt against L.A<\/strong><\/p>\n

* \u201cOur presence on new Manchester United home shirt is a highly anticipated moment for the club’s more than 659 million followers around the globe, and Chevrolet\u201d-Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer, Global Chevrolet <\/strong><\/p>\n

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BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU\/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF,<\/em> MICHIGAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Sir<\/a>\u00a0THE<\/strong> Management of Global Motors, makers of Chevrolet have scored a huge \u2018goal\u2019 in the global entertainment, auto and soccer circles by signing a -7 year contract deal with Alex Ferguson led Manchester United in a mouth watering deal, with a roll out on July 7 globally for the fans the brand\u2019s debut on Manchester United New Home Shirt-a record braking experience.<\/p>\n

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According to a press statement sent to Naija Standard<\/strong><\/em> American Editorial crew by GM Africa, their African Publicist, it explained that Chevrolet Campaign Launching is already set July 7 \u00a0and that fans of the soccer team are being invited to fully participate and Celebrate Chevrolet’s Debut on Manchester United New Home Shirt, being a nostalgic experience.<\/p>\n

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The statement stated that \u201cUnique digital experience for fans is part of Chevrolet’s ‘What Do You #Play For?’ Global campaign new shirt begins Chevrolet’s seven-year agreement as Manchester United’s shirt sponsor Chevrolet video honors legacy of Manchester United shirt, features current players and club legends.<\/p>\n

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Fans Global Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chevrolet is using this medium to invite Manchester United fans worldwide to help celebrate brand’s debut on the club’s new home shirt by participating in a unique digital experience at www.ChevroletFC.com starting July 7.\u00a0 The new shirt kicks-off Chevrolet’s seven-year agreement as Manchester United’s shirt sponsor.<\/p>\n

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Fans visiting www.ChevroletFC.com can be among the first to sign up to virtually wear and share the new shirt via their social channels as part of Chevrolet’s “What Do You #Play For?” global campaign, which brings fans closer to the sport and celebrates the passion for play around the game.<\/p>\n

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Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer, Global Chevrolet revealed that “Our presence on the new Manchester United home shirt is a highly anticipated moment for the club’s more than 659 million followers around the globe, and for the Chevrolet brand.<\/p>\n

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“From the beginning of our partnership with Manchester United more than two years ago, we pledged to bring fans closer the game.\u00a0This celebration of the new shirt will honor that pledge by making them part of the unveiling.”<\/p>\n

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Naija Standard<\/em><\/strong> observed that Chevrolet also released a video featuring Manchester United players, legends and fans. The video pays homage to the history of Manchester United shirts, dating from the club’s inception in 1878. On July 7, the full video will be released to celebrate Chevrolet’s debut on the new shirt.<\/p>\n

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Manchester United’s Group Managing Director Richard Arnold said: “Today is an historic day for our partnership with Chevrolet as they officially become only our fifth shirt sponsor in 136 years. It is apt then, that as we look to the future, Chevrolet is honoring the club’s past and involving our supporters in such an intimate way.”<\/p>\n

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The video features Manchester United fans throughout history marching down the streets of Manchester, and singing the “Glory, Glory Man Utd” anthem. The fans eventually arrive at Old Trafford, where current players Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata, Robin van Persie and David De Gea, and assistant manager Ryan Giggs join them. The video ends before the shirt is seen, building anticipation for its July 7 debut.<\/p>\n

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Nine Manchester United legends also appear in the video are Sir Bobby Charlton, Alex<\/p>\n

Stepney, Denis Law, Lou Macari, Arthur Albiston, Norman Whiteside, Clayton<\/p>\n

Blackmore, Denis Irwin and Gary Pallister.<\/p>\n

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Celebrating its debut on the new shirt is one of several upcoming events highlighting Chevrolet’s partnership with Manchester United. On July 23, Manchester United will play its first match in the new Chevrolet-branded shirt against the L.A.<\/p>\n

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Galaxy at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., in the Chevrolet Cup.\u00a0 Chevrolet also will serve as the presenting sponsor of Manchester United’s Aug. 2 match versus Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.\u00a0 Chevrolet has plans for a memorable fan moment at Manchester United’s 2014-15 opening Premier League match on the weekend of Aug. 16-17 against Swansea City FC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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