With China and Japan conquered, it's time for United's Indian summer

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 With China and Japan conquered, it's time for United's Indian summer
Football has opened its eyes wide to the benefits of world travel since a member of Ron Atkinson's West Brom squad stood with his team-mates at the Great Wall of China. [link]

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“How long before they are wearing Manchester United shirts on the moon?”
Published 7/25/2008 by Ronaldo Assis de Moreira at 101 Great Goals - latest football videos and international soccer goals from the Premier League, Champions League,La liga, Serie A, World Cup, UEFA Cup and more
... According to Paul Hayward in the Daily Mail, the next pre-season destination for Manchester United could be India. “Despite Gill’s refusal to commit United publicly, Sportsmail understands a visit to the sub-continent will happen within two years. United’s research tells them they have 12 million supporters in India and within six months they hope that many will hold club credit cards. Clearly, there is potential. There is certainly money. And, historically, United have never been slow to make the most of both. ‘Look at the IPL cricket ...

The Daily Sweeper (July 25)
Published 7/25/2008 by Tom Dunmore at Pitch Invasion
... Several articles focus on the potential for the Premier League’s growth in India, with Paul Hayward speculating it’ll be the next destination for a Manchester United preseason tour, the Guardian looking at ...

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