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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Jeakson Singh's goal and other top moments as picked by Firstpost writers

After a pulsating World Cup drew to a close after 22 days of action, Firstpost asked it writers to name their most memorable moment of the 2017 edition. Here's what they picked:

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Kolkata accounted for over 45 percent of total attendance, claims Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata was way ahead of second-placed New Delhi (19.78%) in the total attendance share of 13,47,000 attendance across all matches in all six venues across the country, Mamata said in a post on her official Facebook page.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: For England, Brazil and Germany, winning title is not the priority

For most footballing heavyweights like England, Brazil and Germany, the U-17 World Cup is just a platform to help expose their players to unfamiliar conditions and quality opposition at this level. Not winning the U1-7 World Cup is hardly a disaster.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Spain coach Santiago Denia 'proud' of players despite loss to England in final

England produced a come-from-behind performance to crush Spain on Saturday and lift the FIFA U-17 World Cup title.

Phil Foden stars as England thrash European rivals Spain to clinch FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017

England rode on Phil Foden's brace to thrash European rivals Spain 5-2 in the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 and clinch their first title.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England’s youth teams' success typifies a change in mindset and fortunes

The silverware will grant England belief that the country can turn the tide in senior international football. The change has begun. After all those years of despair, hope shines brightly over English football.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England wear down Spain with unparalleled skill, unperturbed self-belief

if England can further hone the skills of these talented footballers and keep their self-belief intact, the future has to be bright for the Three Lions.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England ride on Phil Foden's brace to thrash European champions Spain in final

The 17th edition of the FIFA U-17 World in India turned out to be a milestone event as it became the most attended and the highest scoring tournament ever.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Brazil played their worst game in two and half years, says coach after win

Brazil coach Carlos Amadeu on Saturday said they experienced their worst game in two and half years, after an unconvincing 2-0 win over Mali to finish third in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Kolkata.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Crowd favourite Brazil finish third after beating Mali 2-0

A goalkeeping howler and Yuri Alberto's opportunistic late strike were enough for Brazil to beat Mali 2-0 in an uninspiring match and finish third in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.