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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.<\/strong> – February 21, 2012<\/strong> – MetLife Stadium today announced that it will host one of the world’s most famous international soccer rivalries, Brazil vs. Argentina on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 3 PM EST.  The contest will be televised live in the United States on GolTV<\/em> in English and Spanish. <\/p>\r\n

Tickets will go on-sale to the public on Friday, February 24, at 11 AM EST and will be available for purchase here. <\/p>\r\n

Commonly known as the “Battle of the South Americans,” the Brazil vs. Argentina rivalry dates back to 1914 and spans 92 matches over 97 years. Heading into the June 9 match at MetLife Stadium, the all-time record will stand at 34 wins apiece with 24 draws.  Argentina features the world’s best player in current FIFA Player of the Year, Lionel Messi while Brazil features one of the brightest young stars in the world game, Neymar.<\/p>\r\n

“Independently, Brazil and Argentina embody the very best of international soccer; collectively, the two teams yield one of the most highly-regarded rivalries in all of sports,” said Mark Lamping, President and CEO of MetLife Stadium. “Throughout time, when these two teams have met, records have been made and broken, and as such, the Stadium and region look forward to hosting what promises to be another historic contest at MetLife Stadium.”<\/p>","press_release":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=54","text":"Click here for the full press release."},"link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=54"}},{"id":"56","large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-4452c3ce2c5c7161f93d095599b484a772e14593.jpg","caption":"WRESTLEMANIA\u00ae TO HIT NEW YORK\/NEW JERSEY REGION AND METLIFE STADIUM ","subtitle":"Week-long Festivities to Feature WWE\u00ae Superstars and WWE\u2019s Biggest Event of the Year at Home of New York Jets and New York Football Giants","content":"

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - February 16, 2012 –<\/strong> New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced today that its annual pop culture extravaganza, WrestleMania XXIX<\/em>, will come to MetLife Stadium on Sunday, April 7, 2013 with events throughout the New York\/New Jersey region.<\/p>\r\n

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Governor Christie was joined by WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, New York Football Giants President and CEO John Mara, New York Jets Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson, NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta and WWE’s Senior Vice President of Special Events John Saboor to make the announcement at a press conference held earlier today.  WWE Superstars John Cena®, Triple H®, Sheamus®, Mark Henry®, Brie and Nikki Bella™ and special guest Dwayne “The Rock®” Johnson were also on hand at MetLife Stadium for the historic announcement.<\/p>\r\n

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“We are excited to be hosting WrestleMania XXIX<\/em> in the great state of New Jersey,” said Governor Chris Christie. “Having WWE’s preeminent international event here will strengthen both the regional and local economies and continue to showcase MetLife Stadium as a world-class venue for sports and entertainment. Fans will travel from around the world to enjoy and participate in the WWE’s biggest event of the year.”<\/p>","press_release":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=53","text":"Click here for the full press release."},"link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=53"}},{"id":"54","large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-5da9c54b4bd86acf352375861237ce3e9bdded00.jpg","caption":"Mexico To Face Wales Ahead Of World Cup Qualifiers On Sunday May 27 at MetLife Stadium","subtitle":"Mexico will face Wales in a match presented by Visa on Sunday, May 27 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ at 3:00 p.m. ET. ","content":"

NEW YORK<\/strong> (Wednesday, February 1, 2012) – The Mexican National Team will head to the New York region for their third stop of the 2012 U.S. Tour, the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF), together with Soccer United Marketing (SUM), announced today. Mexico will face Wales in a match presented by Visa on Sunday, May 27 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ at 3:00 p.m. ET. The two national teams are expected to field their top squads as the matches will be played during FIFA dates.<\/p>\r\n

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, February 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol invites fans to use their Visa cards.<\/p>\r\n

This year marks the beginning of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying matches for Mexico, as “El Tri” looks to secure a spot in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Under the direction of Jose Manuel de la Torre, Mexico will use the tour match as preparation for its qualifiers on June 8 against Guyana and June 12 against El Salvador. <\/p>","press_release":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=51","text":"Click here for the full press release."},"link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=51"},"sale":{"msg":"On Sale Now","url":"http:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/0000483B851B997E?artistid=856033&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=11"}},{"id":"53","large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-50de7660d6b2a7a989625ab7910ad745a0655210.jpg","caption":"Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam\u00ae Carves \u2018Path Of Destruction\u2019 Thru New York Tri-State With Visit To MetLife Stadium In Summer 2012!","subtitle":"For the first time ever, the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam\u00ae is rolling into MetLife Stadium! ","content":"

New York, NY – December 9, 2011 --<\/strong> The inaugural Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®<\/sup> Path of Destruction Tour<\/em><\/strong> will make a super-sized stop in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 16, 2012.  That's right; sixteen of the “baddest” Monster Jam monster  trucks – including Grave Digger®<\/sup> and Maximum Destruction®<\/sup> <\/strong>-- are heading to the New York Tri-State area on a “Path of Destruction Tour\" guaranteed to rev up MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Football Giants and the New York Jets.<\/p>\r\n

Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association®, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Monster Jam® shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements – the pit party, racing and freestyle. The pit party gives all fans a chance to meet the stars of Monster Jam up-close while taking pictures and getting autographs.<\/p>","press_release":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=49","text":"Click here for the full press release."},"link":{"url":"http:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/0000476FB516AAEA?artistid=1542376&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=25","open_in_new_window":true},"sale":{"msg":"On Sale Now","url":"http:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/0000476FB516AAEA?artistid=1542376&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=25"}},{"id":"52","large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-7a7f0db15e294e88fffaeaebd02f5670c6fa8923.jpg","caption":"METLIFE STADIUM TO WELCOME KENNY CHESNEY AND TIM MCGRAW IN AUGUST 2012","subtitle":"Chesney to return to MetLife Stadium with McGraw on 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour","content":"

November 14, 2011 – MetLife Stadium will welcome country superstars Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw on Saturday, August 11, 2012, as the two celebrated entertainers bring their “Brothers of the Sun” tour to the New York\/New Jersey region.<\/p>\r\n

“Brothers of the Sun” – a 19-date stadium tour - will mark the first time in 10 years that Chesney and McGraw have hit the road together, and will also feature special guests Grace Potter & The Nocturnals and Jake Owen. <\/p>\r\n

For Chesney, the show will mark a triumphant return to MetLife Stadium, as his August 13, 2011 appearance, part of the “Goin’ Coastal Tour,” sold more tickets than any country concert in New Jersey history.<\/p>\r\n

“Having had the privilege to host the extremely successful “Goin’ Coastal Tour” here last summer, we are thrilled to welcome the Brothers of the Sun,” said Mark Lamping, President and CEO of MetLife Stadium. “We look forward to hosting two of the very best performers in country music at MetLife Stadium.”<\/p>","press_release":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=48","text":"Click here for the full press release."},"link":{"url":"\/3_home_releases.php?id=48"},"sale":{"msg":"On Sale Now","url":"http:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/0000476EC8D5BD23?artistid=767989&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2"}},{"id":"35","large":"\/uploads\/mediawall\/image\/thumbs\/2ff5f14922-5bdde142ef9a5279348076082096ab9673d12937.jpg","caption":"Konica Minolta Big City Classic on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at MetLife Stadium","subtitle":"","content":"

Bob Carpenter, Publisher of Inside Lacrosse Magazine<\/a>, announced today that Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta<\/a>) has continued its commitment as title sponsor of two of the signature events in lacrosse, the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic and the Konica Minolta Big City Classic. The Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic will be played on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The Konica Minolta Big City Classic will be played on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J.<\/p>\r\n

2012 Konica Minolta Big City Classic (MetLife Stadium; East Rutherford, N.J.):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n