Charlie Stillitano, CEO of Relevent Sports, the company that organized the match, reinforced Barbour's message. He said the stadium sealed the deal.

"Like nothing I've ever seen, this is one of the most beautiful stadiums I've ever seen, and I've been all over the world," he said.

Berkeley Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance John Wilton said the university is guaranteed $100,000 from the game, and up to eight times that amount if the game sells out. Wilton said a quarter of the money will go to Berkeley's general academic scholarship fund.

Tickets to the match will be available to qualified pre-sale buyers starting May 12 and to the general public May 16.

Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo

Tickets Go on Sale for Real Madrid, Inter Milan Match at Cal