We are pleased to announce that Dynamo Moscow will compete in the 2012 Umbro Galway Cup! The famous outfit will be the first team to represent Russia in the Galway Cup and will compete in the 1997 Boys Elite Competition.

Tournament Director Denis Burke was understandably delighted to confirm the news: "It is brilliant news that Dynamo Moscow will compete in our 2012 event. Year after year we have been working hard to improve the Tournament and attracting teams of the calibre of Dynamo Moscow shows just how far we've come in a short space of time. We are excited about this piece of news and can promise that more exciting news is in store in the New Year."

Tournament Director Denis Burke spoke to Extratime.ie about the history of the Tournament, some of the past players who are fast making a name for themselves professionally, and why he believes the 2012 edition will be the best Umbro Galway Cup yet. Click here to read the article in full.