Old Trafford beckons as 3 teams from Pune leg qualify for Apollo Tyres RTOT Finale
Pune, 26th March 2025: Three Wise Monkey (Mumbai), Swig (Pune), K-Bar (Goa) have qualified for the finale of the third edition of Apollo Tyres Road to Old Trafford, a unique five-a-side football tournament supported by Manchester United, with winning performances at the Apollo GTD pitches in Pune.
They performed brilliantly to register victories in front of a large number of spectators and also engaged with former Indian football player Anas Edathodika.
The winning teams will now join the three teams that qualified from the Delhi leg of the tournament in the Finale, slated to be held in Chennai in the presence of Manchester United legend Phil Jones on April 6, 2025.
Apollo Tyres is all about performance, and the talented footballers displaying their best performance will earn themselves an unparalleled and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Manchester, UK for an all-expenses-paid trip and play in the legendary Old Trafford stadium, home of Manchester United FC.
The entries for the third edition of Road To Old Trafford have been opened up for amateurs, giving football enthusiasts of the country a chance to participate in the tournament.
Remus D’Cruz, Head, Sports Marketing and Communities, Apollo Tyres Ltd, said “I congratulate all the teams that have qualified for the finale and will play for an opportunity to go to the iconic Old Trafford. It is a remarkable achievement and a prestigious opportunity, given the stadium’s rich history, devoted fanbase, and its association with Manchester United, one of the world’s most successful football clubs. Through the ‘Road to Old Trafford’ initiative, we strive to celebrate India’s passion for football and provide talented players with a platform to showcase their skills. We hope this initiative serves as a catalyst, inspiring and empowering young Indian footballers to elevate their game to new heights.”
The enthralling format of the tournament featured 20 teams in each host city.
