Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2014

First hosted in 1939, this traditional tournament was still pulling in crowds in 2014. Scores of football fans gathered at the Buchlern sports complex to see the talented youngsters from Curitiba, one of the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, crowned winners of the 76th edition of the competition. Atletico Paranaense defeated their Portuguese rivals Benfica 1-0 in the final. The young players representing the 2001 Brazilian champions were taking part in their first-ever Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup.