United have been tied into a new Bollywood movie called Goal, which
is all about an Indian footballer inspired by the club.
Actor, John Abraham(pictured), plays the lead role. Its great to
be associated with a club like Manchester United for our film, he
told The Times of India.
I have been a die-hard soccer fan since childhood and I have been
idolising Manchester United since then.
The story revolves around a club facing closure unless they start
winning games (a bit like the Indian Leeds then!). To seek
inspiration, the manger takes the players to Manchester United
where some lavish song and dance routines no doubt ensue.
Its the first time that United have appeared in a Bollywood film
and stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney are said to be
appearing in promotional clips.
