JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia will next month play host to the first ever world tour of the Barclay's Premier League Trophy. Saudi football fans will get this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be photographed with the trophy when it comes to Riyadh on April 28-30. And supporters, young and old alike, are sure to enjoy a unique and free interactive exhibition, a first of its kind, where they will be taken through four special domes: The Changing Room – packed with unique interactive features this is a fact based tour through the history of the current 20 Barclays Premier League teams. The Center Circle – supporters will experience the noise and excitement of a match-day before learning all about the winning teams and captains of the Premier League. The Trophy Room – fans can get up close with the official Barclays Premier League Trophy. Becoming the Third Lion – through green screen technology supporters will be able to picture themselves lifting the Barclays Premier League Trophy. Abu Dhabi Sports Channel, which shows every Premier League match live across the MENA region, is partnering Barclays and the Premier League for the Middle East leg of the tour. It will also create a fan park adjacent to the interactive exhibition where supporters can watch Barclays Premier League games on giant screens. Mohammed Najeeb, Director of Abu Dhabi Sports Channel, said: “We are proud for to be associated with such a unique event. The entire Gulf region is fanatical about football, especially English football. “This unique interactive experience will allow us to give something back to our loyal and passionate viewers across the region who watch the games every single week, but would not necessarily have had the opportunity to attend a match.”
