Travel industry charity Just a Drop has named Fulham FC ground Craven Cottage as the venue for the second Travel United Cup later this year.
The five-a-side tournament, run in partnership with Street Soccer Foundation, will return for a second year on 31 May, sponsored by Visit Malta and Royal Caribbean Group.
To enter the competition, teams of up to 10 players – plus 10 supporters – must pay £2,500. Entry includes access to the Premier Leaugue ground’s facilities, food and drink, photography and prizes for the winning teams.
There will also be a crossbar challenge, sponsored by Silver Travel, that players will be encouraged to take on.
Event organiser Andrew Mabbutt said: “Get your company to put a team in as it’s a really fabulous day out and bring your work colleagues, family and friends along for support.
“The chance of playing at a real Premier League football stadium on the same turf as the world’s best footballers is an extremely rare once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Tolene van der Merwe, Malta Tourist Authority director, said: “We were thrilled to be headline sponsor for the inaugural event last year and raised significant funds for two incredible charities.
“It was so much fun and lovely to see the diversity of the teams that entered. With this year’s event being held at a Premier League football ground, it will just add to the occasion.”
Giles Hawke, Celebrity Cruises’ vice-president, EMEA, added: “Celebrity Cruises is delighted to join our sister brands, Royal Caribbean International and Silversea Cruises, as a joint headline sponsor of this year’s Travel United Cup.
“We have a responsibility to make a difference, and events like this show how the travel industry continues to strive to help those in need. We hope to see some of our fellow industry peers join us at Craven Cottage for a fun day of football."
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