Rio Ferdinand is backing a cross-border project which aims to build relationships for young people across the island of Ireland.
The Beyond The Ball project also focuses on connecting young people with local statutory agencies in their area – such as An Garda Siochana and the PSNI.
At an event in Sligo this morning, the former Manchester United defender met people who travelled from the likes of Belfast, Omagh, Derry, and Donegal:
