Aaron's International Soccer Challenge
July 28, 2010
Georgia Dome
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Aaron's, Inc. Named Title Sponsor of Atlanta International Soccer Challenge

ATLANTA (June 28, 2010) – Aaron’s Inc. (NYSE: AAN) and International Events Groups Operations (IEGO) today announced a multi-year agreement naming Aaron’s as title sponsor of the newly created Aaron’s International Soccer Challenge. 

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Atlanta International Soccer Challenge Announces Television Agreement with 
ESPN DEPORTES

ATLANTA (June 17, 2010) - The Atlanta International Soccer Challenge, featuring Mexico's Club America vs. the UK's Manchester City will be televised by ESPN DEPORTES on July 28 at 8:00 p.m. live from the Georgia Dome. Due to this television broadcast, the game time has been changed to 8:00 p.m. 

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Atlanta International Soccer Challenge Announcement

ATLANTA (May 12, 2010)The Atlanta International Soccer Challenge will be held July 28 at
the Georgia Dome featuring Mexico’s Club de Fútbol América (Club América) versus the Barclays English Premier League’s Manchester City, it was officially announced today. Mayor Kasim Reed made the announcement this morning at the Georgia Dome with event organizers International Events Groups Operations (IEGO), Executive Director of Georgia State Soccer Association Rick Skirvin, and representatives from each club.


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From Left: Michael Reene, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and David Simmons announce July 28th match.

Media Coverage  
 July 9  680 The Fan: Morning Radio Appearance featuring David Simmons and Dan Corso
 June 29  WXIA: Aaron's to Sponsor International Soccer Match in Atlanta
   Georgia Trend: Aaron's Aboard to Sponsor Soccer Match
 June 28   Atlanta Business Chronicle: Aaron's Aboard to Sponsor Soccer Match
 June 25   USA Today: Aaron's to Sponsor Atlanta Soccer Challenge

 AJC: Aaron's Sponsors Large Atlanta Soccer Match
 May 13   WABE: International Soccer Game Comes to Atlanta
   Atlanta Soccer News Blog: International Soccer Returns to Georgia Dome
   Atlanta Soccer Blog: Atlanta International Soccer Challenge
   Fox 5 News: The Atlanta International Soccer Challenge Georgia Dome 2010 (You Tube)
   Fox Sports: Manchester City to face Mexican Club in Atlanta 
   CBSSports.com: Manchester City to face Mexican Club in Atlanta
   GaSoccer.org: Atlanta International Soccer Challenge
   AJC: Reed proclaims Friday Soccer Day in Atlanta
   MCFC: City to play in Atlanta on US Tour
   Washington Examiner: Manchester City to face Mexican Club in Atlanta
   Sports Illustrated (SI.com): Manchester City to face Mexican Club in Atlanta
   USA Today: Manchester City to face Mexican Club in Atlanta