Eurosport Partner Japanese Football Federation in Charity Match

March 28, 2011

Eurosport 2 will partner with the Japanese Football Federation to broadcast live coverage of the Charity Game organised to support the affected Japanese population following the earthquake which struck off the coast of the Tohoku region on March 11th.

The match will bring together the Japan National Team, “Samourai Blue” and the J. League All-Stars, “J-League Team as One” on 29 March at 12:15 CET at Osaka Nagai Stadium. All proceeds from the match will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross.

In addition, to further support the Japanese relief effort, Eurosport will encourage viewers to donate to the Japanese Red Cross through scrolling messages on Eurosport 2 as well as on Eurosport’s websites.