AS FOOTBALL fever hits Wales with Euro 2016, a festival of football hit Cardiff as teams from across Wales including Penarth and Barry descended on Cardiff Arms Park, the home of Cardiff Blues.

The non-competitive festival aimed at under-6 to under-11 age groups saw over 180 teams and 1,900 children taking part in the football festival played under the FAW mini football rules.

As the children were paraded on the pitch before a ball was kicked a special applause was made towards the Wales national team for performing so well at Euro 2016 and capturing a generation of children inspiring them to be hooked on football.

Team of the day showing the most sportsmanship and enjoyment was awarded to U6 BTM FC; U7 Llanrumney Red; U8 Treharris FC; U9 Island Marine; U10 Treharris FC and U11 Pentrych Rangers FC

A Cardiff Cup spokesman said: "Cardiff is a city with a proud sporting heritage hosting some of the biggest sporting events in the world and will be the venue for the 2017 UEFA Champions league final. We can't thank Cardiff Blues and the Arms Park stadium enough in allowing us to use their historic 12,000 capacity stadium, it was fantastic seeing so many children playing football in a wonderful time for Welsh football."

Next season event is on July 1, 2017, at Cardiff Arms Park. To receive an information and entry pack please email Cardiffcup@hotmail.com