KOLKATA: Manchester United fans will have the unique opportunity of watching a match of their favourite English Premier League club along with two United legends Wes Brown and Mikael Silvestre at the Nicco Park on October 16.
The international fan event, #ILOVEUNITED will be returning to the city after four years with the fans voting for Kolkata as the favourite venue. Of the six shortlisted Indian cities, Kolkata was the clear winner with 33 percent of votes.
Fans can apply for free online tickets by visiting www.manutd.com/ILOVEUNITEDKOLKATA till October 9.
Both Brown and Silvestre enjoyed stellar careers at United, winning five Premier League titles each and conquering Europe in the Uefa Champions League before ending their careers playing in India with Kerala Blasters and Chennaiyin FC, respectively.
It will be a three-week celebration in India featuring locally-tailored content across club channels, such as a special edition of the award-winning UTD Podcast and exclusive interviews with some well-known United fans from around the world.
Fans will be able to enjoy the full Manchester United experience in the build-up to the match, from giveaways and unique photo opportunities to football challenges and interactive games.
Manchester United’s CEO, Alliances and Partnerships, Victoria Timpson, said, “We love visiting our fans in India, so it was disappointing when the pandemic led to the postponement of the planned #ILOVEUNITED event in February last year. We have enjoyed fantastic support in Kolkata for many years and look forward to bringing the excitement of a live fan event back to the city and sharing the Manchester United matchday experience with thousands of passionate fans.”
