The Under-12 boys' team from India's Minerva Academy has expanded its impressive trophy cabinet by retaining the Gothia Cup title, courtesy of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brazil's RS Sports Yellow in an exhilarating final. This championship victory comes just days after the Chandigarh-based club captured the Helsinki Cup, putting a triumphant exclamation mark on their latest European campaign.

While their previous victory in Helsinki ended the disappointment from the previous season, this Gothia Cup campaign cemented their status at the top of youth football. Facing top global competition, Minerva reconfirmed their reputation as one of the best youth development teams currently competing on the European circuit.