Balls Channel to broadcast WC preview

MANILA, Philippines - Balls Channel, the official broadcaster of the 2014 FIDA World Cup from June 12 to July 13 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil, will hold a comprehensive preview titled “Road to Rio” beginning Feb. 22.

Malditas team captain Marielle Benitez and former Azkals skipper Aly Borromeo along with ABS-CBN news reporter Atom Araullo will host the 30-minute program, which will show football fans anything about the World Cup.

“This show will basically show everything about football and the World Cup,” said Balls Channel chief Jojo Estacio in yesterday’s press conference in Quezon City.

The “Road to Rio” will feature the legendary players and their greatest plays and moments of the quadrennial event.

Aside from news and updates on the various teams, their rosters and match ups, the program will also explore the innovations in goal-line technology, official mascot “Fuleco” and the official match ball “Brazuca.”

Football fans are also invited to voice their opinions and reactions on social media regarding their take on their favorite squads and give their predictions on which team will lift the champion’s trophy in Brazil.

Road to Rio will be shown on Balls Channel and on ABS-CBN Sports+Action Channel 23, the network’s free-to-air sports channel.