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The so-called German virtues have been a big discussion point in Germany in recent months. As a result, the run of the U17 has captivated a nation desperate for success.
France were then given a one-man advantage when Germany midfielder Winners Osawe was sent off for diving in on Ismail Bouneb while already on a yellow card.
Germany won the Under-17 World Cup for the first time after beating France in a penalty shootout in the final on Saturday. Germany played the last 21 minutes with 10 men after Winners Osawe received a second yellow card. A first-half penalty by Paris Brunner gave Germany the lead in its first final since 1985.
Mali were rewarded for their dazzling FIFA Under-17 World Cup exploits as midfield dynamo Hamadou Makalou claimed the prestigious adidas Silver Ball while captain Ibrahim Diarra got the adidas Silver Boot.
Goalkeeper Konstantin Heide was the German hero, saving two penalties before Borussia Dortmund's Almugera Kabar scored the decisive spot-kick