U.S. HISPANIC
GolTV telecasts the international friendly match Argentina vs. Portugal
Maribel Ramos-Weiner| 8 de febrero de 2011
Lionel Messi from Argentina and one of the greatest players of FC Barcelona
GolTV will telecast live coverage of the international friendly match between Argentina and Portugal on February 9 at 3pm.A battle showcasing two of the top-ranked FIFA teams, this game will reprise the rivalry between La Liga greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who most recently faced off in November’s Clásico between their club teams Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.“Top-scoring powerhouses Messi and Ronaldo rarely participate in friendly international matches. GolTV is proud to offer this unique and important match to U.S. soccer fans” said Rodrigo Lombello, COO of GolTV.Argentina and Portugal will meet on neutral soil as GolTV telecasts the duel live from Geneva, Switzerland. A match nearly 40 years in the making, these national teams have not met on the field since 1972, when Portugal scored a decisive 3-1 win over Argentina.
