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Nikonorov hat-trick leads Russia into quarters




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Ozu, Gori and Andrade take home individual honours




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FIFA Bring Someone Special – Adityanshu’s Story

During the 2018 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, thousands of fans from around the world entered in the Bring Someone Special contest, where they shared what special person they would bring to the Opening Match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ and why. Winner Adityanshu has chosen his inspirational mother, Devashree, and will be sitting in the Luzhniki Stadium for the Opening Match next year. Together, they share their compelling story! For information on tickets to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ please visit http://www.FIFA.com/tickets.




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Allahyar Sayyad (IRN) v Guinea

Vote for your favourite goal from the FIFA U17 World Cup India 2017 at fifa.com. Is it this strike from Iran's Allahyar Sayyad?  




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Giovanni Bogado (PAR) v Turkey

Vote for your favourite goal from the FIFA U17 World Cup India 2017 at FIFA.com. Is it this free-kick from Paraguay's Giovanni Bogado?  




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New Zealand's road to Russia 2017

Relive the goals and drama from the OFC Nations Cup 2016, which served as a qualifier for the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.  




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Postecoglou ready for Russian revival

The Australia coach is ready to be measured against the very best as the Socceroos prepare to return to the FIFA Confederations Cup after a twelve year absence from the tournament.




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47 days to go: Record-breaking volunteers head to Russia

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we turn the spotlight on the volunteers who will assist the organisers in the running of the tournament.




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42 days to go: Ballack leads by example

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we remember Michael Ballack’s role as the figurehead of a renewed Germany at their home Confederations Cup in 2005.




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31 DAYS TO GO! Lucio Leads Brazil To Glory

Brazil’s 31-year-old defender Lucio was an unlikely hero for his country in a memorable 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup final, scoring a late header that broke American hearts. 




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28 DAYS TO GO! Sochi's White Head

On 28 March 2017, the Fisht Stadium was reopened in Sochi after undergoing reconstruction ahead of the FIFA Confederations Cup. The stadium has already hosted the Russian Cup Final and four games will be played there during the Confederations Cup, including one of the semi-finals




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15 DAYS TO GO! Germany deadly on home soil

Germany netted 15 goals at the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2005, the biggest haul by a host nation at the Tournament of Champions. Die Mannschaft would go on to record a third-place finish that year, defeating Mexico 4-3 (AET) in the semi-finals.

 

 




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5 days to go: Champions’ parade

Five different nations have lifted the FIFA Confederations Cup: Argentina, Denmark and Mexico (once), France (twice) and Brazil (four times).




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1 DAY TO GO: Russia is ready

There is just one day to go before the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 kicks off. The stars have arrived and excitement is building ahead of the tournament's opening game in St Petersburg.




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Saeed Musabbeh of Al Ain wins a header over Taha Khenissi of ES Tunis

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15: Saeed Musabbeh of Al Ain wins a header over Taha Khenissi of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Second round match between ES Tunis v Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga 

EIBAR, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between SD Eibar and Real Madrid CF at Ipurua Municipal Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)




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CD Guadalajara fans wave a big flag in the stands

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: CD Guadalajara fans wave a flag in the stands prior to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Walter Sandoval of CD Guadalajara celebrates with Angel Zaldivar after scoring his team's first goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Walter Sandoval of CD Guadalajara celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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A general view inside the stadium showing that VAR is in use on the big screen 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: A general view inside the stadium showing that VAR is in use on the big screen during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Michael Perez of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Michael Perez of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Walter Sandoval of Guadalajara celebrates with Angel Zaldivar after scoring his team's first goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Walter Sandoval of CD Guadalajara celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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CD Guadalajara players line up for a team photo

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: CD Guadalajara players line up for a team photo prior to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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General view inside the stadium during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: General view inside the stadium during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis is challenged by Michael Perez of CD Guadalajara

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis is challenged by Michael Perez of CD Guadalajara during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Anice Badri of ES Tunis is challenged by Michael Perez of CD Guadalajara 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Anice Badri of ES Tunis is challenged by Michael Perez of CD Guadalajara during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara challenges for the ball with Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara challenges for the ball with Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Miguel Ponce of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Anice Badri of ES Tunis 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Miguel Ponce of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Anice Badri of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Chamseddine Dhaouadi of ES Tunis reacts

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Chamseddine Dhaouadi of ES Tunis reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Jose Cardozo, manager of CD Guadalajara gives his team instructions

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jose Cardozo, Manager of CD Guadalajara gives his team instructions during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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General view inside the stadium of the big screen showing a VAR Penalty review which was given and led to ES Tunis scoring their first goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: General view inside the stadium of the big screen showing a VAR Penalty review which was given and lead to ES Tunis scoring their first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Bilel Mejri of ES Tunis battles for possession with Hedgardo Marin of CD Guadalajara

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Bilel Mejri of ES Tunis battles for possession with Hedgardo Marin of CD Guadalajara during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Jose Cardozo, manager of CD Guadalajara speaks to Carlos Salcido when walking out to the pitch for the second half

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jose Cardozo, Manager of CD Guadalajara speaks to Carlos Salcido of CD Guadalajara when walking out to the pitch for second half during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Players of CD Guadalajara leave the pitch at half-time

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Players of CD Guadalajara leave the pitch at half time during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Hedgardo Marin and Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara walk out to the pitch for second half

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Hedgardo Marin of CD Guadalajara and Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara walk out to the pitch for second half during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Isaac Brizuela of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Isaac Brizuela of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara (l) battles for possession with Bilel Mejri of ES Tunis (middle) 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara (l) battles for possession with Bilel Mejri of ES Tunis (middle) during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Carlos Salcido of CD Guadalajara in action while under pressure from Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Carlos Salcido of CD Guadalajara in action while under pressure from Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara reacts after a missed chance 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara reacts after a missed chance during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Jesus Godinez of CD Guadalajara scores his team's second penalty

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jesus Godinez of CD Guadalajara scores his team's second penalty during a penalty shoot out during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara scores his team's first penalty

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara scores his team's first penalty during the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Josecarlos Van Rankin of CD Guadalajara takes and misses a penalty 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Josecarlos Van Rankin of CD Guadalajara takes and misses a penalty during the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Rami Jeridi of ES Tunis saves the penalty kick taken by Josecarlos Van Rankin of Guadalajara

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Rami Jeridi of ES Tunis saves the penalty kick taken by Josecarlos Van Rankin of CD Guadalajara (not pictured) during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Chamseddine Dhaouadi of ES Tunis scores his team's sixth goal from the penalty spot

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Chamseddine Dhaouadi of ES Tunis scores his team's sixth goal from the penalty spot during the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Chamseddine Dhaouadi of ES Tunis celebrates after scoring the winning penalty

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Chamseddine Dhaouadi of ES Tunis celebrates after scoring the winning penalty during the penalty shoot out following the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Ismail Ahmed of Al Ain competes for a header with Lucas Pratto of River Plate 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Ismail Ahmed of Al Ain competes for a header with Lucas Pratto of River Plate during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Shoma Doi of Kashima Antlers arrives at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 19: Shoma Doi of Kashima Antlers the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 19, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Raphael Verane of Real Madrid arrives at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 19: Raphael Verane of Real Madrid arrives ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 19, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Goalline technology is tested ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid 

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 19: Goal line technology is tested ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 19, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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A close-up view of the Kashima Antlers badge

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 19: A close-up view of the Kashima Antlers badge ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 19, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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A Real Madrid kit in the dressing room

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 19: A Real Madrid kit in the dressing room ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 19, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)