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THE SOCCER ACADEMY TV SHOW FILMS IN SPAIN WITH UEFA CHAMPS SEVILLA FUTBOL CLUB

Los Angeles, CA August 13, 2007:  "The Soccer Academy ©", the travel and adventure television show that spreads peace through greater cultural understanding and uses the beautiful game of soccer as a backdrop, just returned from the country of Spain where they filmed two exciting episodes. The first episode was with the Sevilla Futbol Club in the Spanish Premier Division. The Spanish Premier Division is also popularly known as "La Liga". Sevilla is the reigning European Club Champions, having won the highly-coveted UEFA Cup for the past two years in a row. The second episode was filmed in conjunction with Malaga, a tough first division team in the south of Spain.

Antonio Soave, the host of "The Soccer Academy ©", interviewed Sevilla's president, Jose Maria del Nido Benavente. President del Nido spoke of the wonderful and amazing accomplishments of Sevilla over the past few years, including the fact that the small, southern Spanish team with a salary and budget inferior to those of larger premier division clubs has been able to amass so many championship titles recently. Also interviewed was Sevilla's star player from Denmark, Christian Paulsen. Christian talked about his upbringing in Denmark and the enormous dedication that it took to make it to the pro ranks. He also said that it was a great thrill to have played for his country in the World Cup, and that he is looking forward to another great season with Sevilla. Additionally, Daniel Alves da Silva, the Brazilian standout, was highlighted in the episode.

"The Soccer Academy ©" and its crew were hosted by former pro soccer player, Antonio Jose Vega, who played for both Malaga and Marbella in past years. Mr. Vega, who now serves as a soccer conduit and intermediary in Spain, arranged for the interviews with Sevilla and Malaga. He was also instrumental in organizing the filming of the cultural segments from the amazing and beautiful old towns of Marbella and Ojen. Jose Antonio Vega served as a guest host on "The Soccer Academy ©" in Spain and he is presently working on improving soccer and cultural relations between the US and Spain.

"The Soccer Academy" will be going to the country of Brazil in late August to film with the legendary Santos Futebol Clube of the Brazilian First Division. Soccer great, Pele', played with Santos nearly his entire career. "The Soccer Academy ©" airs nationally on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m. on a variety of ABC, NBC, CBS, Dish Network and Direct TV channels, and is produced by Capistrano Productions, a company dedicated to making uplifting and inspirational programs.

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Beckham Preparations are in Order as The Soccer Academy Interviews GM Alexi Lalas

June 25, 2007, Los Angeles, California: Host of "The Soccer Academy ©" television show, Antonio Soave, interviewed the General Manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Alexi Lalas, last week at the Home Depot Soccer Stadium in Carson, California. Lalas, a former standout professional player who shined in the 1994 World Cup and later went on to play in the Italian Serie A with Padova and in the MLS with Kansas City and L.A., spoke about the depth and character of this year's L.A. Galaxy team. From the formidable play of Landon Donovan to the expectation of British megastar, David Beckahm, Lalas was confident about the Galaxy's prospects within MLS league play and in the many international matches that the team is set to engage in.

The interview with General Manager Lalas is part of a special episode of "The Soccer Academy ©" with the Los Angeles Galaxy and its team. Also interviewed were team captain, Cobi Jones, a former World Cup player for the U.S., and the Assistant General Manager of the Galaxy, Tom Payne. All team members anxiously await the arrival of David Beckham, stating that Beckham is known for his encouraging teamwork and positive team-oriented play, notwithstanding his superstar status. Beckham is expected to arrive in Los Angeles with his wife, a former Spice Girl member, at some point in mid-July.

"The Soccer Academy ©" television goes on the air on a variety of ABC, NBC and CBS affiliates on Saturday, July 21st at 8:00 a.m. It will be broadcast every Saturday and Sunday morning thereafter in major cities such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Houston and Miami.