Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SMK)
Udupi, Mar 7: The Budweiser 6v6 Cup road show comes to Manipal on Saturday March 8, to bring the excitement of the upcoming tournament to local football fans, and give them an opportunity to register for the Budweiser 6v6 Cup 2008. The 'Float-on-wheels' Bud Cup truck will reach Tiger Circle here on Saturday.
The custom-made truck recreates the magic of Old Trafford stadium, featuring cheerleaders, games and contents, football memorabilia and registration forms for up to 6 amateur players to register as a team and participate in the unique international tournament, stated a press release.
The Bud Cup truck is on a five-week road show across Maharastra, Goa, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
People who are passionate about football can register on the spot for a chance to 'Live the Dream 'of playing at legendary Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, UK and meeting players from the Manchester United team for the experience of a lifetime, stated the release.
Football enthusiasts can register on the road show at select bars and retailers or by logging on to www.livethedream.in. Registration closes on Sunday March 23, after which 24 teams each from the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and 200 teams from Goa will be chosen through a lucky draw.
This is followed by regional eliminations on April 5 and 6, after which the four regional winners travel to Mumbai for national finals. The winning team will represent India and live the dream of playing against teams from 17 other countries at Old Trafford in Manchester on May 5. All matches will be played out in the popular twenty minute six-on-six format.
Every year 2,500,000,000 people watch Manchester United play. 1,900,000 people experience the incredible atmosphere inside the Theatre of Dreams. But less than 500 people actually get the chance to play on the famous pitch. The Budweiser Cup 6v6 tournament promises an unmatchable experience in providing recreational players with the opportunity to live out their dreams of playing like a football superstar.
National winners (up to seven players and one manager) will receive round-trip airline tickets to the United Kingdom, first-class hotel accommodation overlooking Old Trafford, access to Manchester United training facilities and exclusive tour of Old Trafford, stated the press release.