One of Europe’s biggest and most respected events in the world’s youth football calendar saw the first of over 1,600 matches played yesterday and continuing over the next six days, across three counties, involving age groups 8-19, male, female and sports with disability.
Here are 16 images that capture the first day’s action.
5. Foyle Cup
Trojans U15 squad getting their O'Neills Foyle Cup campaign underway on Monday. by Jim McCafferty Photo: Jim McCafferty
6. Foyle Cup
Trojans striker holds off the Top of the Hill Celtic defender during Monday's O'Neill Foyle Cup U8 game. Picture by Jim McCafferty Photo: Jim McCafferty
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Oxford United under-9's striker Michael O'Connor tussles with Ballinamallard United's Alastair McCreesh at Oakgrove 'A' on Monday. Picture by Keith Moore Photo: Contributed
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Reece Hargan, Oxford United under-9's in a race for the ball with Ballinamallard United defender Daithi King at Oakgrove on Monday. Picture by Keith Moore Photo: Contributed