CHAMPIONS CLUB BOLIVAR AND ADMIRAL SPORTSWEAR ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday 10 August 2011
La PAZ, Bolivia. (August 8th, 2011) — The original British football brand to the English Premier League and North American Soccer League, Admiral, will be the official supplier to the Bolivian champions, Club Bolivar, from the start of the 2011 season. Club Bolivar will play their first home game in the new kit on September 8th.
In the 70’s Admiral were the market leader in the USA, worn on the shirts of legends such as Pele, Beckenbauer & Cruyff, whilst they played at the New York Cosmos, Los Angeles Aztecs, Tampa Bay Rowdies and Vancouver Whitecaps. Plans are well underway to re establish the brand as a major player in the sport’s market. “It’s exciting to be launching Admiral in Bolivia with the league Champions," says Dale Self, of Admiral Soccer in the US. “We’re looking forward to working with the club, and making great sportswear for the fans. Admiral has been worn by giants of the game and we’re proud to see it worn by the giants of Bolivia." “Admiral is the oldest soccer brand in the world, with nearly 100 years of heritage. We are proud to be associated with the original British football brand. Especially one strongly associated with some of the best teams in the world.” Said Marcelo Claure, Chairman of Club Bolivar. “The goal is to outfit other national and club teams throughout Latin America. We’re starting at the top, with the Bolivian Champions, a great place to start” says Self.
Bolivar will unveil the new home uniform to the public on Wednesday, September 7th. Their first game of the season is September 8th.
Admiral will be available online at www.admiralsoccer.com and at the local Club Bolivar retail store.