Here are some of the best photos from the opening day of action at the world-renowned youth tournament.

9. Enjoying the occasion
Liverpool fans Stephen Parks and son Micah watching Liverpool vs Valencia Photo: Brian Little/PressEye

10. Future Manchester United stars?
Manchester United's Premier team to take on Dundalk SL Photo: Brian Little/PressEye

11. Officials
The referee team for Liverpool vs Valencia during Monday's Boys Elite match at Ballymena Showgrounds Photo: Brian Little/PressEye

12. That's what it means!
Armagh’s Jaye McCabe celebrates scoring Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye
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