GLR radio broadcast: Chivas vs. Cruz Azul.

GLR Networks announced coverage of Mexican 1st Division Soccer games in Torneo de Clausura 2009 starting this coming Saturday, January 17th.

GLR Networks’ broadcasts include exclusive radio rights to top Mexican soccer team Chivas de Guadalajara’s and coverage of six more teams: Pachuca, Cruz Azul, Morelia, Santos, Tecos and Puebla.

Samuel Jacobo and Martin Zuñiga will be in charge of GLR’s Chivas de Guadalajara broadcasts. Besides commenting on the actual game, both experts will participate in the pre-game, half time and post game shows which include highlights, scores, comments and a look ahead to following games.
 
Samuel Jacobo is a renowned sports journalist who has had an illustrious career with some of the largest media companies, including Fox Sports en Español.

Martin Zuñiga, better known as El Pulpo, is a retired Mexican soccer goalkeeper, who played for Mexican clubs Chivas, Tigres, Celaya, Puebla, and Veracruz and was also capped for the Mexican national team. He announced his retirement from professional soccer on 2005 and as of the 2008 MLS Season he is an employee for Major League Soccer as ‘ambassador’ to the Hispanic market.