Eight years after their last FIFA U-20 World Cup triumph, Brazil lifted the trophy for the fifth time in front of record-breaking crowds at Colombia 2011.
Henrique finished the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Bogata with a night to remember for three golden reasons, claiming the adidas Golden Ball and Golden Boot adding to Brazil's tournament win.
Brazil won their fifth FIFA U-20 World Cup title on Saturday, beating Portugal in a five-goal thriller that was settled in extra time, while Mexico saw off France to finish third.
El Tri recovered an early deficit and withheld Les Bleus' pressure to win 3-1 and claim a podium place at Colombia 2011.
A shortlist of 10 candidates for the adidas golden ball, which will be awarded to the most outstanding player of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, was announced today by the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG).
Francis Smerecki speaks to FIFA.com about how to nurture young players, his France’s team’s progress to the last four of Colombia 2011 and eagerness to go home with a medal.
