Now you too can play at Old Trafford!

Every year 2,500,000,000 people watch Manchester United play. 

1,900,000 people experience the incredible atmosphere inside the Theatre of Dreams But less than 500 people actually get the chance to play on the famous pitch. Now a team from Bahrain will have the chance to follow in the footsteps of some of the world's best footballers in the Budweiser Cup.
Sixteen teams from around the world are being invited to take part in the 6 v 6 Football Tournament to be held at home of Manchester United - Old Trafford. 
Thousands of amateur footballers from around the world will compete for this once in a lifetime experience.  One team from each country will represent their nation at Old Trafford on Saturday 26th May.
The Tournament is not just a one-day experience – the teams will get to:
l Train at Manchester United Training ground with Manchester United coaches
l Have a guided tour of Old Trafford
l Attend functions and meet Manchester United Legends
l Enjoy a photo and autograph session with existing Manchester United First Team players.
Stage 1 - The Qualifying Round
The qualifying tournament to find Bahrain's representatives will take place on Friday 6th April at Bahrain Rugby Club and is open to 32 teams.
Each team will need a squad of eight players and one manager.
The format will see 8 groups of four teams play each other in games of 20 minutes duration, with the top team from each group progressing to the knockout stages.
The winning team of the competition will then go forward to represent Bahrain on an all expenses paid trip to Manchester for the finals in May. 
To Enter
Entry closing date:  1st April 2007
Teams for Bahrain competition can enter by picking up an entry form from selected bars or by applying for an application form from Richard Thayne  rthayne@ bmmi.com.bh 17579038.
Requirements
l Members of team must be over 18 years old
l Have valid CPR cards
l Must hold or be able to get a valid visa for entry into UK
l Be able to travel from Thursday 24th May to Sunday 27th May
l All flights and accommodation expenses will be paid for by Budweiser.