Former India stars Steven, Godfrey planning franchise league
Updated On: 11 April, 2023 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Pereira explained that the competition will encompass different age groups. “Besides a men’s open league, MRFL will also have a veteran men’s league, a women’s open competition and a boys U-18 tournament. We want maximum participation from all football-playing Mumbaikars,” said Pereira
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Steven Dias and Godfrey Pereira
Football rivalries have traditionally always been region based, be it international contests, inter-state affairs or inter-city derbies. In a bid to harness this potential, a couple of former India players are planning an inter-region franchise-based five-a-side tournament in Mumbai.
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Former India vice-captain Godfrey Pereira and star forward Steven Dias along with former Maharashtra captain Vijith Shetty are planning what will be known as the Mumbai Rink Football League (MRFL), set to kick off in the summer vacation period of May.
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