Uncommon runner-up medal issued to Brazil at the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship held in Portugal from June 14 and 30, 1991. 56 gm, 51 mm. The front depicts the Coca-Cola Cup in relief with raised text, "Portugal, 1991"; and the reverse shows the FIFA logo above raised lettering: "FIFA Coca-Cola Cup World Youth Championship." The medal includes its original clasp and red-and-green ribbon. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Marcos Moura Teixeira, a former technical coordinator for the Brazilian National Soccer Team, who affirms that the medal derives from his personal collection. After going 2-0-1 in group play, Brazil ousted Korea and the Soviet Union in the knockout stages before falling to Portugal in the final, losing 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out.
