VIVA Bahrain and Manchester United recently signed a partnership agreement that will enable the company's customers to benefit from a host of unique and exclusive services.

The agreement is in line with VIVA’s aims of enhancing and refining the skills of young football enthusiasts in Bahrain and developing local sports by bringing in international expertise, and offering new and exceptional benefits to its customers.

Through VIVA, Manchester United fans can stay in touch with the club through a constant feed of the club’s latest news and mobile content such as wallpapers, ringtones, picture messages and video highlights. In addition, they can win valuable memorabilia signed by Manchester United stars.

VIVA subscribers will also have the chance to win tickets to watch the team's matches and experience the joy of cheering on the team alongside its fans at Old Trafford.

“I am proud to announce our partnership with this prestigious football club,” said VIVA CEO Ibrahim Al Omar. “Throughout its glorious 132 year history, Manchester United established itself as one of the world's most successful football clubs and inspired fans and football lovers worldwide."

"This partnership between VIVA and Manchester United delivers on our promise to offer our customers the best and most innovative services and products," he added.

In his speech, Manchester United Commercial Director Richard Arnold said he was extremely pleased that VIVA and its customers have joined the club's family of partners, saying, "The enormous popularity Manchester United enjoys in the Middle East made me feel as if I am at my second home."