GolTV to Air John Cleese's Comedic Look at the World of Soccer 'The Art of Football'

GolTV to Air John Cleese's Comedic Look at the World of Soccer 'The Art of Football'

English Comedian Takes Viewers on Crazy and Spontaneous Rollercoaster Ride Through the International Soccer Scene

MIAMI, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- GolTV, the only live bilingual channel delivering 24/7 soccer, brings England's most popular comedian and prominent member of Monty Python, John Cleese, to North American soccer fans in a documentary entitled The Art of Football. Premiering on Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. EDT, Cleese takes viewers through the humorous and creative side of international soccer to demonstrate how the sport transcends borders, politics and race.

The documentary begins with a look at the frenzy behind the 2008 UEFA Euro in Austria and Switzerland, offering an unconventional, amusing take on the game of soccer, which attracts more viewers than the Olympics and more money than Hollywood. Cleese then presents his "alphabet of soccer" from A to Z through comedic sketches and in-depth, documentary-style vignettes.

The Art of Football also features one-on-one interviews with Cleese and superstar players like Pele, Michel Platini, Thierry Henry and Franz Beckenbauer. In addition, Cleese will talk to famous artists, musicians and politicians to capture their thoughts on the world's most popular sport.

"This hilariously scripted journey through the history and art of soccer, guided by one of the masters of comedy, will engage and entertain non-fans and diehards alike," said Enzo Francescoli, founder and CEO of GolTV. "At GolTV, we aim to capture the passion of soccer from every angle -- from the heart- racing coverage of international action to the laugh-out-loud comedic side of the sport."

About GolTV

GolTV is where soccer lives in the US 24/7, 365 days of the year. Founded in 2003 and led by Chief Executive Officer and former international futbol superstar, Enzo Francescoli, GolTV is the only bilingual US soccer network and the first channel conceived by professional athletes. GolTV is the only all- soccer network with unsurpassed exclusive soccer broadcast rights and an unmatched programming mix that speaks the universal language of soccer. The network brings viewers action from some of the world's most competitive leagues and elite tournaments, offering over 8,000 hours of soccer action each year and more unique soccer matches than any other network. For more information, visit www.goltv.tv.

Source: GolTV

CONTACT: Angela Hein, Bob Gold & Associates, Inc., +1-310-784-1040,
angela@bobgoldpr.com

Web site: http://www.goltv.tv/

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