Sport 1 to cover International Champions Cup in Russia

Russian state broadcaster VGTRK has acquired rights to the 2015 International Champions Cup pre-season club football friendly tournament for its pay-television sports channel Sport 1.

The 2015 competition begins on July 11 and runs through to August 5. It is expanding through the addition of new events in Australia and China, along with more matches in the US.

Although no Russian Premier League clubs will compete, the 2015 ICC will feature some of Europe’s top teams including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.