Paul Scholes of Manchester United Legends.
Former Manchester United star
Paul Scholes has signed a marquee deal to play for the next three
editions of Premier Futsal, with the inaugural season scheduled to be
held next month, the League announced, on Thursday.
"Futsal is a fascinating format that has played a pivotal role in
developing the skills of some of the greatest football players. I have
seen Futsal grow not just back home, but also across the world and I
have played in a few of those tournaments," said the former midfield ace
who won 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies
during his stint with the famous English club.
"Premier Futsal will be a great way to introduce the sport to India
and I'm looking forward to meeting the fans across India who I know are
some of the most passionate in the world," said Scholes who appeared 718
times for Manchester United during an illustrious career spanning 22
years.
The league has already unveiled Alessandro Rosa Vieira, the sport's
most renowned player fondly known as Falcao, and 19 other international
futsalers earlier, including ex-Portugal star Deco who was the first
marquee signing.
It's a private and semi-professional league promoted by Xavier Britto of Indev Group.
Scholes has become the second of the eight marquee players who would
will be a part of Premier Futsal commencing on July 15, the release
said, adding players would be allotted teams through a player draft
which is slated to take place later this month.
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