reports earlier suggested that Brazil legend Pele is set to attend an ISL match in Kolkata in October, followed by a visit to Delhi, the Times of India report that Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney could also visit the City of Joy in the second or third week of November.
The report from Times of India suggest that should things fall into place, Rooney will be promoting the ISL on his maiden visit to India. Atletico De Kolkata co owner and Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly confirmed Rooney’s visit.
The former Indian captain said while leaving the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) office on Wednesday was quoted saying, “Wayne Rooney is coming to the city in November.