Manchester United Icon Phil Jones to Visit India for Road to Old Trafford Finale
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Phil Jones, the Manchester United legend, will be in India on April 6 for the finals of the Road to Old Trafford tournament. This five-a-side football competition, endorsed by Manchester United, features teams from across the country competing for a chance to play at Old Trafford.
Key Takeaways
- Phil Jones to attend Road to Old Trafford finals.
- Finals on April 6 in Chennai.
- Teams from Pune and New Delhi qualified.
- Winners receive a trip to Manchester.
- Open to amateur football enthusiasts.
New Delhi, March 26 (NationPress) Phil Jones, a renowned figure in Manchester United history and former English international, is scheduled to arrive in India on April 6 for the concluding match of the third edition of Road to Old Trafford, a distinctive five-a-side football competition endorsed by Manchester United.
The championship will take place in Chennai, following the earlier qualifying rounds held in Pune and New Delhi.
Jones, who has previously won the Premier League with Manchester United, has also represented England in two FIFA World Cups. Throughout his remarkable 12-year tenure, he has made 219 appearances for the club at Old Trafford, and his accolades include triumphs in the UEFA Europa League and FA Cup.
During the initial phase of the Road to Old Trafford in Pune and New Delhi, 40 teams competed fiercely for six coveted spots in the Chennai finals. The qualifying teams include Stilton Cafe (Delhi), Tajore Cafe (Delhi), BP Street (Noida) from New Delhi, as well as Three Wise Monkey (Mumbai), Swig (Pune), and K-Bar (Goa) from Pune.
The victorious team in the finals will receive a rare opportunity to travel to Manchester, UK, for an all-expenses-paid trip to play at the legendary Old Trafford stadium, home of Manchester United FC. The Grand Finale to determine the Global Winner will take place at the iconic stadium on June 6 of this year.
Entries for the third installment of the Road to Old Trafford have opened for amateur players, providing football lovers across the nation a chance to join this thrilling tournament.
