University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel, Chairman of Relevent Sports, Charlie Stillitano and Chelsea soccer star Paulo Ferreira held a press conference to announce that Michigan will host Real Madrid and Chelsea in a soccer match as part of the the 2016 International Champions Cup at Michigan Stadium on July 30, 2016.
This will be the second time the ICC has come to the Big House following a match between Real Madrid and Manchester United on August 2, 2014. Manchester United beat Real Madrid, 3-1, in front of a record breaking of 109,000-plus fans.
See photos from the press conference.