Strategic Sports Investment, part of the Profitable Group, confirmed
today that Liverpool Football Club is to visit South East Asia this
summer.

England's most successful team will use the two game tour as an integral
part of their pre-season preparation for the 2009-2010 campaign.

The Reds will fly direct from their training camp in Switzerland to play
games in Bangkok (July 22nd) and Singapore (July 26th).

Manager Rafael Benitez said: "We have a fantastic group of fans in both
Thailand and Singapore and it will be great to take the lads out there
again."

Ian Ayre, Liverpool FC Commercial Director, commented: "South East
Asia is clearly a key region for Liverpool FC. As we continue to develop
our international plans, being able to allow fans all over the world to
see the team live is paramount.

"We have already had very positive feedback from our supporters clubs in the region and the club will be working closely with them, our sponsors and other local partners to ensure this is an exciting and
memorable tour."

Former Liverpool star Steve McMahon, Profitable Group's Commercial
Director said: " It is fantastic news that we are able to bring one of
the best club sides in the world to Thailand and Singapore. It will give
a real opportunity for Liverpool fans in the South East Asian region a chance to see their heroes play up close."

The President of the Thai Football Association, Dato Worawi Makudi said:
"Liverpool’s return to the kingdom is long overdue. When they were here last time everyone concerned with the tour had a great experience and we are looking forward to making sure that this will be an even better event for them this time.

"It’s also a fantastic opportunity for the fans to witness one of the top sides in the Premier League, a league that is unrivaled here in Thailand. The experience that our players will receive from this game will help in the development of Thai football."

The General Secretary of the Football Association of Singapore, Winston
Lee commented: “We are very pleased to welcome Liverpool back to Singapore. Many Singapore football fans are also fans of English football and they will look forward to this opportunity to catch one of the top club sides in the world in action against their very own local football stars right here in our country.

"Inviting teams such as Liverpool as well as Brazil and Australia last year is part of our continued efforts to bring top class football action to our shores. It will not only be a great experience for our fans but our players will get exposure to world-class teams and players.”

Liverpool will be playing two games on the tour:

22nd July 2009
Thailand National Team v Liverpool Football Club

Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok
8.00pm Kick Off (local time)

26th July 2009
Singapore National Team v Liverpool Football Club

National Stadium, Singapore
7.00pm Kick Off (local time)

Officials from Liverpool FC, including Ian Ayre, the club’s Commercial Director will be  in Asia to officially announce the Tour in the respective countries in the middle of May 2009.

Ticket information and the tour schedule will be released at these press conferences.

For any information regarding the tour please contact the following:
Telephone hotlines:
+65 65505078
+65 63036156
email:
thekop@profitablegroup.com