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Local amateur teams of six-a-side, can compete for the right to represent India in the Budweiser Cup finals
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With the 2010 FIFA World Cup preliminary draw complete, the greatest players in the world begin their quest for football’s ultimate championship. Most football fans will never have the opportunity to represent their countries on the world’s stage, but thanks to Budweiser, amateur teams from around the world will live the dream on Manchester United’s home pitch.
The 2008 Budweiser Cup six-on-six international final is scheduled for May 5 at Old Trafford in Manchester, U.K.
Launched in India for the first time, local amateur teams of six aside, can compete for the right to represent India in the Budweiser Cup finals by signing up on www.livethedream.in between February 20 and March 14.
Once registration is closed, 25 teams from three states, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and 200 teams from Goa, will be chosen through a lucky draw and compete in regional finals in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa on March 29 and 30. The regional winners will then be flown to Mumbai to compete for the title of national champions and a chance to ‘Live the Dream’ at the Manchester United stadium known as the Theatre of Dreams at Old Trafford in Manchester, UK.
National winners (up to eight players and one manager) will receive round-trip airline tickets to the U.K., first-class hotel accommodation overlooking Old Trafford, access to Manchester United training facilities, an exclusive tour of Old Trafford, a chance to meet Manchester United legends and tickets to watch Manchester United’s first team play
The format of the tournament will be 20-minute matches under the six-on-six format. Six players can play at a time and teams can have up to eight players on their rosters, allowing for substitutions throughout the game. Budweiser has also fabricated a special float-on-wheels to recreate the magic of Old Trafford. This float will embark on a 39-day journey across 10 cities in India to raise awareness about the Budweiser Cup and allow ardent football fans a chance to ‘Live their Dream’.
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