Mumbai’s Three Wise Monkeys Win Big: Crowned National Champions of Road To Old Trafford Tournament
Chennai: Three Wise Monkeys have been crowned as the National Champions of the Apollo Tyres Road To Old Trafford 5-a-side tournament, winning a thrilling finale against Swig in penalties. The winning team will now get the chance to play at the iconic Old Trafford stadium, home of Manchester United FC.
The finale saw Three Wise Monkeys defeat Swig in penalties by 3-2 (2-2), with the team from Mumbai emerging victorious. The tournament had 40 teams from different parts of India competing against each other in high-octane matches filled with action, drama, and excitement during the Pune and Delhi leg. The best six teams advanced to the national finals, where Three Wise Monkeys eventually emerged victorious.
The winning team will get an all-expenses paid trip to Manchester, UK to play at Old Trafford stadium on June 6 later this year. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the team to play at one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. Scott Moraes, captain of Three Wise Monkeys, said, “This competition is one in the world. For an Indian footballer to have a chance to go to Manchester United and play, it’s goosebumps.”
The Apollo Tyres Road To Old Trafford tournament is an initiative by Apollo Tyres, supported by Manchester United. The tournament aims to provide a platform for talented Indian footballers to showcase their skills and compete at a national level. Remus D’Cruz, Head, Sports Marketing and Communities, Apollo Tyres Ltd, said, “We strive to celebrate India’s passion for football and provide talented players with a platform to showcase their skills.”
