The 2019 edition of the JSSL competition saw 450 participating teams, more than 20,000 players, officials, family members and fans from across 17 countries around the world making their participation, making this year’s event the largest ever since the inaugural event in 2013 which started off with 40 teams.
In the boys tournament, England’s young Gunners from Arsenal were crowned champions in the boys category after casting aside Australia’s Perth Glory 2-0. It was a hattrick of final appearances since 2017 for Glory they have ended up as runners-up on all occasions.
“It has been an honour to be here.