Football rivalries have traditionally always been region based, be it international contests, inter-state affairs or inter-city derbies. In a bid to harness this potential, a couple of former India players are planning an inter-region franchise-based five-a-side tournament in Mumbai.

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Former India vice-captain Godfrey Pereira and star forward Steven Dias along with former Maharashtra captain Vijith Shetty are planning what will be known as the Mumbai Rink Football League (MRFL), set to kick off in the summer vacation period of May.