Pics: Reds launch Goals 4 All
Lucas Leiva and Christian Poulsen were the special guests as Liverpool Football Club unveiled their new 'Goals 4 All' initiative at Speke's Goals Centre last week.
The day-long project is comprised of bite-size sessions of some of the Reds' most popular community schemes, including Tactics 4 Families, Truth 4 Youth and Respect 4 All.
A different school from across the city will be invited each week to participate, with the scheme already fully booked up until Christmas.
In addition to the delivery of anti-racism and bullying messages, disability awareness and social education, those taking part are also given the chance to learn some new football skills by working alongside club coaches.
And the Goals Centre, who are kindly hosting the project by offering LFC use of their 10 outdoor Astroturf pitches and indoor facilities, was buzzing with activity as the club showcased the programme to the media.
A variety of games took place on the pitches, including a visual impaired session, wheelchair session and coaching with ethnic minorities, while a match involving the homeless kicked-off an eight-week coaching course.
Upon arriving in Speke straight from Melwood, Lucas and Poulsen were quick to get into the spirit of the day, visiting each pitch individually to take part, as well as sign autographs and pose for photos with excited youngsters.
There was an added bonus for the kids as old big ears herself, the European Cup, made a welcome appearance.
Amongst the activities the duo took part in, they tried their hand at taking penalties blindfolded to experience what it's like to play football with a visual impairment.
Lucas told Liverpoolfc.tv: "It is really important to meet the kids and people who need some help. It's good for us to come and try to put a smile on their faces and make their day a bit better. I really enjoyed my time and I am looking forward to coming back in future.
"The club doing this kind of thing is really important. It's always important because we want to have a better world and a better city, so we try to help when we can."
Poulsen added: "I have seen another side of what Liverpool do as a club and it's been a pleasure to be here. It's nice to see the young people enjoying playing football and that the club care about them.
"All the fans can be proud of what the club are doing. Football is a big business, but this shows that Liverpool also cares about the people in the city - and that's very important."
Here is a selection of photos from the day
