Yr 13 All Saints Student Liam Corrigan's Blog Post from Lisbon

Liam Corrigan is a Year 13 student at All Saints. He is one of the most highly qualified football referees in the country for his age. Liam will be going on to University after the Summer holidays, but before he does, he has been chosen to represent the English FA at the Iber Club Football tournament in Lisbon, Portugal. He will be taking charge of games between some of the best young footballers in the whole of Europe. Liam has been kind enough to share his experience in an exclusive blog

Early start this Morning but very much worth it as we landed in sunny Lisbon to a pleasant 30degrees. Relaxing afternoon exploring the surroundings before the hardwork starts tomorrow at the tournament.

The Iber Cup is at the moment one of the most important World Youth Football Tournaments. Around 50 countries, more than 8000 players, coaches and family come to Estoril, for a week of competition to compete with some of the top teams in the world such as Athletico Madrid, Benfica, Zenith St Petersburg (Who are staying in our hotel).

Tomorrow I have the morning off, to relax by the Pool before my first game which is Athletico Madrid U17's Vs Red Star Belgrade U17's which promises to be an entertaining affair. I have to be at the ground 1 hour prior to kick off, which means I will be leaving the hotel at around 12:30pm for a 3pm kick off. The free rail/bus/tram referee's pass we have been given will be able to provide us with the transport too and from venues. Hopefully us, as the team of officials can do our very best to go unnoticed and let the two teams take the centre stage to showcase some fantastic footballing talent.

Will update tomorrow evening on the days events.