Chelsea is going to Disneyland

SAN FRANCISCO: England's Chelsea Football Club and the entertainment giant Walt Disney Co. have aligned themselves under a four-year marketing and promotion deal, it was announced on Saturday.   

The partnership with Disney's Wide World of Sports was announced at a news conference before Saturday's friendly match between Chelsea and Club America.    Under the terms of the contract, Chelsea becomes the official professional soccer club of Disney's Wide World of Sports and the presenting sponsor of the Disney Soccer Showcase Series.   

"This partnership is groundbreaking for both sides," Chelsea spokesman Paul Smith said. "Chelsea is delighted to be partnering with Disney on this second project, following the sponsorship of today's game."   

As a result, Chelsea will be associated with the top youth soccer event destination, Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, and the No. 1 youth event in the United States, Disney's Soccer Showcase.   

Chelsea, widely regarded as one of the world's most famous soccer clubs, will join the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves and the NBA's Orlando Magic, among other organizations, who have trained at Disney's sports    complex.