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Manchester United Soccer Schools comes to Doha for the second time, courtesy of Commercial Bank

08 March 2015

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank, one of the leading full service banks in Qatar, is proud to announce that the second Manchester United Soccer School will take place in Doha between 10 March and 15 March 2015.   Commercial Bank is the exclusive financial services partner of Manchester United Football Club, the best supported International football club amongst Qataris.
 
This year, the long awaited soccer camp will be hosted by Commercial Bank at the world famous Aspire training facility, where soccer skills training will be conducted by two of the best coaches from the Manchester United Soccer Schools.
 
Dean Proctor, Commercial Bank EGM, Head of Retail and Enterprise Banking said “This is a rare opportunity for the children of our Commercial Bank Manchester United Credit Card customers to be trained by the coaches of one of the best football schools in the world, here in Qatar. The Aspire training facility provides the ideal location for kids to enjoy being coached in essential soccer skills, following the Manchester United philosophy that has inspired such world soccer greats as Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney, and we are delighted to be able to bring this unique experience to Doha for the second year running.”
 
There are 100 places available in the soccer camp, and these are available exclusively to Commercial Bank Manchester United credit card holders who qualify via a prize draw. Both new and existing customers could qualify for the prize draw by either applying for a Manchester United credit card between the 8February and 28 February 2015, or by spending QR 4,000 on their current MUFC credit card.
 
Commercial Bank’s exclusive financial services partnership with Manchester United has seen the launch of the Manchester United co-branded Debit and credit card in Qatar, which are a first in the country. Since launch, the take-up by customers of these products has surpassed all expectations. In 2014, Commercial Bank created a series of engagement opportunities for Manchester United fans to meet legends here in Qatar, win all expenses paid trips to Manchester to watch live matches at Old Trafford, win player signed T-shirts and participate in social media experiences to communicate with their favourite legends.
 
2015 is also set to be an exciting year for football and Manchester United fans, as Commercial Bank will be running some very exciting promotions over the coming months allowing fans to get closer to their favourite football team.