We are pleased to announce that the "Meiji Yasuda Life J.League World Challenge 2017" Kashima Antlers vs. Sevilla FC (Spain) will be held at Kashima Soccer Stadium on Saturday, July 22nd.
The "Meiji Yasuda Life J.League World Challenge 2017" will be held as the "J.League International Series," a tournament in which the J.League invites strong overseas clubs to play against J1 clubs. The "J.League International Series" aims to create opportunities for J.League clubs to gain international match experience and for many people to see attractive soccer.
Details such as the kickoff time of the tournament and how to purchase tickets will be announced as soon as they are decided.
[Meiji Yasuda Life J.League World Challenge 2017 Overview]
■Tournament Name: Meiji Yasuda Life J.League World Challenge 2017
■Organizers: Japan Football Association, Japan Professional Football League
■Supervisor: Japan Professional Football League
■Operational Cooperation: Kashima Antlers
■Special Sponsor: Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company
■Date: Saturday, July 22, 2017 Kickoff time to be determined
■Match: Kashima Antlers vs. Sevilla FC (Spain)
■Venue: Kashima Soccer Stadium
＜Club Introduction＞
Sevilla FC (Spain)
Founded: 1890
Hometown: Seville (Andalusia)
Home Stadium: Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Club Colors: Red, White
2015-16 Season: La Liga 7th place
2016-17 Season: La Liga 4th place (as of Matchday 33)
Achievements:
La Liga 1 title
Copa del Rey 5 titles
Supercopa de España 1 title
UEFA Europa League 5 titles
UEFA Super Cup 1 title
2015-16 UEFA Europa League Champions
2016-17 UEFA Champions League Round of 16
[What is Sevilla FC?]
Founded in 1890 in Seville, Andalusia, Southern Spain, it is a soccer club with a proud history of 120 years. Its major titles include 5 UEFA Europa League titles, 1 UEFA Super Cup title, and 1 domestic league title. In recent years, they have won the UEFA Europa League for three consecutive seasons from the 2014-15 season. The "Seville Derby" against Real Betis, which is based in the same hometown as Sevilla FC, is said to be one of the most intense derby matches in Spain. Hiroshi Kiyotake (currently Cerezo Osaka) was a member of the club until midway through this season. Their youth academy is also highly regarded, producing many players for the top team.