The Umbro International Cup is the largest International Soccer tournament held in Great Britain and is part of the spectacular Umbro International Football Festival. 2007 saw over 400 teams competing with entries from Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Eire, Estonia, France, Gibraltar, Israel, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, USA and Wales. Over 40 counties throughout England also competed.
The Umbro Cup allows teams to play in an amazing soccer environment in the heart of Manchester, home of the 2008 Champion's League Winner, the Manchester United Red Devils.

Youth Tournament 2008  Class A  Youth  Born after 31st August 1988  Class B  Youth  Born after 31st August 1989  Class C  Boys  Born after 31st August 1991  Class D  Boys  Born after 31st August 1992  Class E  Boys  Born after 31st August 1993  Class F  Boys  Born after 31st August 1994  Class G  Boys  Born after 31st August 1995  Class H  Boys  Born after 31st August 1996  Class I  Girls  Born after 31st August 1993  Class J  Girls  Born after 31st August 1990 Festival Structure • All teams will commence playing in groups • The teams placed first and second will enter the Knockout Competition • Other teams will compete in the Plate Competition • All teams will be guaranteed a minimum of 5/6 games Rules / Referees • The Competition is sanctioned by the Football Association, UEFA and FIFA • All referees will be registered with the Football Association • The duration of the games will be 25 and 30 minutes each way according to the category • Three officials will be used for all semi-final and final games • Substitutes - Boys and girls will be allowed up to seven substitutes per game and five will be permitted to play