In Pictures: Team parade launches 2024 Super Cup NI

21 July 2024

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Inter Connecticut boys are hoping to do their country proud and put on a good performance for their travelling fans.
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IDA Bermuda coach Richard Todd says this is the team’s third time at Super Cup NI
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Manchester United Elite Girls say they are in it to win it.
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Aston Villa are hoping to use the tournament to get minutes under their belt ahead of their season starting.
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Galway United Elite Girls have made a shorter trip than some other teams.
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Shoshi FC from Japan will make their tournament debut this year in the Premier u16 division.
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The parade route heard music from Ballyduff marching band from Newtonabbey.
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Former Leeds United and Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas led the parade.
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Coleraine town centre was packed for the parade.
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Stuart Dallas played four times in the competition for County Tyrone when he was younger.
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Many teams carried flags and banners with club crests.
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Surf Select are hoping to impress in the Premier Girls division.
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Street performers also delighted the crowds along the route.

Thousands of spectators braved the rain to watch young footballers from around the world parade through the streets of Coleraine for the launch of Super Cup NI.

The Super Cup, which is celebrating its 41st year, features about 1,200 players from more than 60 girls’ and boys’ teams.

Previously known as the Milk Cup, the competition has featured notable players such as David Beckham, Sergio Busquets and Mats Hummels.

One former star in the competition, who went on to amass 266 appearances for Leeds United and 62 caps for Northern Ireland, was Stuart Dallas.

Dallas, who retired from football in April, is this year's guest of honour to officially open the Super Cup at the Coleraine Showgrounds.

In Pictures: Team parade launches 2024 Super Cup NI

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