Mexico-USA World Cup Qualifier Soccer Match Attracts Over One Million Visits to www.aztecadeportes.com, Including Mexican President Felipe Calderon

Mexico-USA World Cup Qualifier Soccer Match Attracts Over One Million Visits to www.aztecadeportes.com, Including Mexican President Felipe Calderon

Date:8/14/2009 6:15:00 AM

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 13 // -- TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, announces a historical feat for the Internet in Mexico as its sports website www.aztecadeportes.com registered over one million visits for the live webcast of the 2-1 victory of Mexico over the United States during the World Cup qualifier soccer match.

According to local press reports, the match on aztecadeportes.com was followed by Mexican President Felipe Calderon while in flight from Mexico to Colombia for an official state visit.

The transmission included a two-hour pregame special that featured a recap of the 2009 Gold Cup match that Mexico won by a 5-0 margin over the U.S. squad, as well as news capsules and color commentary by TV Azteca commentators.

In addition to live coverage of the Mexico-USA match, the aztecadeportes.com webcast included interactive surveys, historical notes, and feedback options through Facebook.

The next Mexico World Cup qualifier rounds scheduled for transmission on aztecadeportes.com are:

Mexico vs. Honduras
September 9

Mexico vs. El Salvador
October 10


Company Profile
TV Azteca (www.irtvazteca.com.mx) is one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, operating two national television networks in Mexico, Azteca 13 and Azteca 7, through more than 300 owned and operated stations across the country. TV Azteca affiliates include Azteca America Network, a new broadcast television network focused on the rapidly growing U.S. Hispanic market, and Azteca Web, an Internet company for North American Spanish speakers.

TV Azteca is a Grupo Salinas company (www.gruposalinas.com), a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies.