VietNamNet Bridge – Budweiser and Manchester United announced Oct. 7 a renewal of their partnership, extending the beer brand’s sponsorship of the world-famous football club through the 2009/2010 season, and this sponsorship is bringing an opportunity to Vietnamese consumers.

With John O’Shea and Nemanja Vidic looking on, Manchester United’s Dimitar Berbatov curls the ball around the Bud wall during a recent practice session (Photo: Getty Images)

In Vietnam between now and Dec. 15, every bottle of Budweiser bought at the brand’s selected promotional outlets comes with a chance to win one of four round-trip tickets to see Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford stadium next year.

Lucky scratch cards winners will be awarded one of 2,000 mugs, 4,000 pens, 15,000 sticker sets, 1,500 balls, and 100,000 key chains on the spot. All consumers will be invited to enter their details for a chance to scoop the grand prize, which also includes four nights at an international premium hotel in Manchester and a personal stadium tour.

The first grand-prize draw will take place Oct. 31. The second and final round follows on Dec. 17. Grand-prize winners will then embark on the “Road to Old Trafford” to catch Manchester United versus Tottenham on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

In Ho Chi Minh City, there are 46 selected promotional outlets for the program, which are cafes, restaurants and beer gardens.

Within Vietnam, the US group Gannon is the distributor of the American beer brand Budweiser.

(Source: SGGP)