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Azteca América brings in exclusive an international soccer event, Fútbol especial selección Rafa Márquez

Maribel Ramos-Weiner| July 13, 2010

Rafa Márquez, the Mexican soccer star, brings together 14 of the best soccer players from México and the world for a match to raise funds for needy children

Spanish-language television network Azteca América announced its exclusive broadcast of a never-before seen international soccer event, Fútbol especial selección Rafa Márquez, live from Los Angeles on Saturday, July 17 at 4 pm.One of the most important soccer players in the world, Márquez, has played for both AS Monaco FS in the French Première Division and for the Spanish FC Barcelona, as well as in various cup matches including the FIFA World Cup, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the UEFA European Football Championship. Through his foundation Fútbol y Corazón AC, he will unite 14 of the best soccer players from México, and the world, for a 7 vs. 7 soccer-match to raise funds for the needy children of the children’s center, Tercer Centro Infantil, located in Zamora, the Mexican state of Michoacán.“It is great to be the exclusive broadcasters of an international-caliber soccer match that brings together great players from both the Mexican national team and the world in order to benefit children” stated Alberto Santini Lara, VP of Programming, Production, and Marketing for Azteca América.

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