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Virgin Media Sport to Broadcast Liam Miller Tribute Match
06 Sep 2018 :
Virgin Media Television has announced that its platform-exclusive channel, Virgin Media Sport, will broadcast live TV coverage of the Liam Miller Tribute Match between Manchester United Legends v Republic of Ireland and Celtic Legends on Tuesday 25th September.

Proceeds from the broadcast of the match, including all advertising and sponsorship revenues, will go straight to the Liam Miller Fund, which will be used to help Liam’s wife Clare and their three children rebuild their lives with Marymount Hospice and other charities also benefiting from the event.

The match, which is a 45,000 sell-out, features football legends from Manchester United and a combined Republic of Ireland-Glasgow Celtic selection including Roy Keane, Denis Irwin, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Robbie Keane, Damien Duff and Kevin Kilbane. All the build-up will be live on Virgin Media Sport with coverage beginning at 2pm from Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork.

Speaking about the announcement, Virgin Media Television Head of Sport, Kieran Holden said:

“Virgin Media is pleased to support and work alongside the Liam Miller Tribute committee to broadcast this memorable game on Virgin Media Sport and further highlights on Virgin Media One.   The match is a fitting tribute to Liam’s memory and for his family and friends - we’re looking forward to bringing this big event to a national audience.”

Chair of the committee, Michael O’Flynn added:

“We are delighted to announce that live coverage of the match will be broadcast on Virgin Media Sport on September 25th. The match will feature some of the game’s greatest ever players and it is a fitting tribute to Liam that sporting fans throughout the country will be able to enjoy this one-of-a-kind match thanks to Virgin Media Sport.” 

The Liam Miller Tribute match will air on Virgin Media Sport on the 25th September, 2018. Highlights will be on Virgin Media One. 





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