Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe reacts during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad in May at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. On Thursday, Walmart announced that it is joining with LaLiga, a major European soccer league, to connect the United States fan base with soccer enthusiasts and teams overseas.
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Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Walmart is joining with LaLiga, a major European soccer league, to connect the United States fan base with soccer enthusiasts and teams overseas.
"Through its partnership of El Clasico in the U.S., Walmart will help bring the action and experience of the beautiful game closer to American fans than ever before," a statement from Walmart said.
The partnership will feature large viewing events, El Clasico-inspired concerts and merchandise, dual-branded apparel and meet-and-greets, the statement said.
