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“We believe the George Best Community Cup represents a tremendous step forward in the development of the Titanic Festival.”
Cllr. Sir Reg Empey MLA & Ald Michael Copeland
“There is no doubt that young people playing in a competitive football event against teams from other parts of the world will give them a great experience and help build international relationships. Competitions of this type should be encouraged at all levels and throughout the community.”
Cllr. Robin Newton MBE, MLA
“Football inspired passion like few other sports. It creates rivalries but can build and foster friendships. The George Best Community Cup will no doubt be very competitive but it will also build bridges and create opportunities for friendships to be forged.”
Cllr. John Kyle
‘This event seeks to put Belfast on the youth football map by delivering a professional, exciting and inclusive tournament that will actively encourage young people from many different backgrounds in the UK & Ireland to participate in a way that will also help break down sectarianism and division in our society.”
Cllr. Naomi Long MLA & Alliance Victoria Councillor, Mervyn Jones |
