Mumbai, India (PressExposure) May 26, 2009 -- Famous footballer, Glen Johnson, believes that it is difficult, but at the same time not impossible, for Manchester United to beat Barcelona in the final of Champions League. In an interaction with Anand Bazar Patrika over the phone, Johnson said that "Manchester United is ahead of Barcelona and I will be rooting for them in the finals".
Johnson spoke about the Barclays Fan of India contest as well and went on to say that Champions League is the most renowned and competitive tournament in football. He contributes the success of the league to the fact that it is a tournament with high values and extreme competition.
Source: Anandabazar Patrika
Notes to Editors
Barclays Fan of India Contest The Barclays Fan of India contest was launched on 11th June 2009 to find the most passionate supporter of the Barclays Premier League in the country. Manchester United's legendary midfielder Bryan Robson is the judge and ambassador for the contest. Fans are required to explain in no more than 100 words why they are the Barclays Fan of India and can include slogans, videos or photographs to support their entry. Entries can be submitted by post, by drop box in selected Malls and Café Coffee locations, e-mail, or uploaded online by visiting http://www.barclaysfanofindia.com;
All entrants in the Barclays Fans of India competition have the opportunity to win: ⢠A trip for two to watch their favourite Barclays Premier League team play 'live' in England during the 2009/10 season. This will include flights, 4 star hotel accommodation, tickets and transfers. ⢠10 runners up will also receive a Barclays Premier League team shirt of their choice
Barclays Premier League The Barclays Premier League is broadcast to 611 million homes in 211 countries worldwide, reaching a cumulative global audience of 4.77 billion. The Barclays Group is now in its eighth season of sponsorship with the Barclays Premier League, and the current term runs until May 2010.
For more information, visit: http://www.barclayspremierleague.com;
