VIVA, the official partner of Manchester United in the Kingdom of Bahrain gave the winners of its promotion the opportunity to witness one of the biggest games in the English Premier League between Manchester United and Manchester City, also known as the Manchester Derby.
Ali Al Sharafi and Khalid Rahma who won the latest trip were able to see the comeback of Wayne Rooney as he scored one of the most celebrated goals this season against his team’s classic nemesis in Old Trafford, Manchester United’s celebrated home pitch.
VIVA’s MAN UTD SMS service offers customers the ability to stay up to date with official news services from their favourite team bringing eager fans live match updates, instant scores, as well as live text commentary as the games are happening and all subscribers of this service will be entitled to enter the most exciting raffle draw in Bahrain to win tickets for two to see the team play live in the UK.
Ali and Khalid who won the dream trip had a special treat as they were taken on a private tour in the “Theatre of Dreams” by non-other than Mr. Pat (Paddy) Crerand, one of the legendary players of Manchester United and Scotland, now a well know TV presenter on MUTV.
“A true honour indeed getting to meet Paddy, I was able to have a long talk with him about some of the most legendary games in the last century,” said Ali Sharafi.
The winners also had the chance to wander around the Manchester United Museum that show cases the club’s century old history and then got to watch the game along with more than 75,000 spectators.
“We saw the return of Wayne Rooney live as he scored one of the best goals in the season with his double kick that ensured the win for United, an incredible scene indeed,” said Khalid Rahma
“I am glad to see more Manchester United fans making their dreams come true as we bring our partnership’s fruits to the customers,” said VIVA CEO, Ibrahim Al Omar.