Five Indian footballers got a chance to train at Manchester United’s home ground Old Trafford in England. The latest season of United We Play (UWP) saw more than 15,000 aspiring footballers from 18 cities across India participate, with a grand finale held in Chandigarh. The event had the honour of being attended by Manchester United legend Gary Neville.
In the finale, five promising young footballers were crowned winners of the fourth edition of UWP: PC Lalchhuanawma (Mizoram), Shreejal Kisku (Bhubaneswar), Mohd Ayan (Lucknow), Bhakta Bahadur Pariyar (Nepal), and Chanason Chaiyatham (Bangkok). These talented players earned a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Old Trafford, where they will enjoy a matchday experience, train with Manchester United Soccer School coaches, and meet club legends.
A platform to nurture young talent
The United We Play program, a grassroots football initiative by Apollo Tyres in collaboration with Manchester United, aims to nurture young football talent across India. It provides a platform for young players to showcase their skills, gain exposure to global training techniques, and pursue their passion for football.
Gary Neville praises the initiative
Gary Neville, a Manchester United legend and one of the greatest right-backs in football history, expressed his delight at the dedication and passion shown by young footballers in India. “Investing in youth development is crucial, and I am very pleased to see Apollo Tyres and Manchester United creating this platform, which encourages the youth to follow their passion for football.” He said.
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