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FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers the champion trophy

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 28: FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers the champion trophy to the captain Angel Gomes of England after the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 28, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers the champion trophy

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 28: FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers the champion trophy to the captain Angel Gomes of England after the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 28, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers the champion trophy to the captain Angel Gomes of England

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 28: FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers the champion trophy to the captain Angel Gomes of England after the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 28, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Rhian Brewster of England is congratulated by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 28: Rhian Brewster of England is congratulated by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino after the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 28, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Tom Dulat - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Wilhelm: Captaining Argentina is easy

All good things come to those who wait, or so the saying goes. The last time Argentina appeared in the last four of the FIFA Futsal World Cup was at Chinese Taipei 2004, 12 years ago. 




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Iran finish third after penalty shootout win

Iran’s remarkable journey at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 ended on a high note, as they claimed third place after a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Portugal following a 2-2 draw in Cali on Saturday.




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Lozano: Colombia 2016 is a turning point

Javier Lozano is much more than an authority on futsal. With two FIFA Futsal World Cup titles to his name during his time in charge of Spain, the former coach is now one of the sport’s gurus, a status he has attained thanks to his achievements and the legacy he left behind.




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Futsal's road to Lithuania mapped out




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Three cities set to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2020™




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Oceanian contenders line up for shot at world stage




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Solomons stamp ticket to Lithuania




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Jubilant Solo retain crown but Oceanian gap narrows




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RELIVE: FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2020™ Official Emblem Launch




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Official Emblem revealed for FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2020™  




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African sides enter race for Lithuania places




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South American hopefuls seeking Lithuania berths




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Angola join Egypt and Morocco to qualify for Lithuania 2020




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South American quartet seal qualification to Lithuania 2020




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UEFA quartet qualify for Lithuania 2020




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African trio advance to Lithuania 2020




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Hosts take on Oceania champions in curtain-raiser




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Al Hilal join the class as past alumni return




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Vangioni: I still can’t believe that goal




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Flamengo make their entrance on a day of reunions




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ES Tunis hammer six to end on a high




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Elhouni: Esperance’s centenary has been special




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Diego: We're dreaming of winning the world title




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Hossein Tayebi (R) of Iran and Danil Davydov (L) of Russia compete for the ball

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Hossein Tayebi (R) of Iran and Danil Davydov (L) of Russia compete for the ball during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Iran and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout stadium on September 27, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Danil Davydov of Russia celebrates at the end of the

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Danil Davydov of Russia celebrates at the end of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Iran and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout stadium on September 27, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Gerardo Battistoni of Argentina stretches during the warm up

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Gerardo Battistoni of Argentina stretches during the warm up before the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Gerardo Battistoni of Argentina looks on as he warms up

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Gerardo Battistoni of Argentina looks on as he warms up before the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Cristian Borruto (L) of Argentina scores the opening goal

Cristian Borruto (L) of Argentina scores the opening goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Cristian Borruto (L) of Argentina scores the opening goal

Cristian Borruto (L) of Argentina scores the opening goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Bruno Coelho (C) of Portugal misses a goal between Nicolas Sarmiento (L) and Damian Stazzone (R) of Argentina

Bruno Coelho (C) of Portugal misses a goal between Nicolas Sarmiento (L) and Damian Stazzone (R) of Argentina during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Goalkeeper Nicolas Sarmiento #1 of Argentina is congratulated by fellow keeper Guido Mosenson

BUCARAMANGA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Goalkeeper Nicolas Sarmiento #1 of Argentina is congratulated by fellow keeper Guido Mosenson after their 1-0 Group E match win against Kazakhstan in the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup on September 12, 2016 in Bucaramanga, Colombia. (Photo by Victor Decolongon - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Nicolas Sarmiento of Argentina reacts as his teammate Leandro Cuzzolino scores

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Nicolas Sarmiento of Argentina reacts as his teammate Leandro Cuzzolino scores his team's fifth goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Cristian Borruto of Argentina celebrates after he scores the opening goal

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cristian Borruto of Argentina celebrates after he scores the opening goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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A tattoo of Lionel Messi is seen on the lower leg of one of the Argentinian back room staff

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: A tattoo of Lionel Messi is seen on the lower leg of one of the Argentinian back room staff during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Gianni Infantino is seen during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place play off match

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Gianni Infantino is seen during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place play off match between Iran and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Gianni Infantino is seen during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place play off match

Gianni Infantino is seen during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place play off match between Iran and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) looks on as the National Anthems are played

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) looks on as the National Anthems are played before the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place Play off match between Iran and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) looks on as the National Anthems are played

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) looks on as the National Anthems are played before the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place Play off match between Iran and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Seyed Nazemalsharieh the manager of Iran reacts to a missed opportunity

Seyed Nazemalsharieh the manager of Iran reacts to a missed opportunity during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place play off match between Iran and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Iranian players celebrate after Mahdi Javid scores the winning penalty

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Iranian players celebrate after Mahdi Javid scores the winning penalty during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place play off match between Iran and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Argentina revolutionise futsal

Diego Giustozzi was a tennis player and customs agent before deciding to focus his energy on his main passion: futsal. A perfectionist and always eager to learn, the 38-year-old was the mastermind behind Argentina's historic triumph. He observed first-hand how Manuel Pellegrini, Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Gerardo Martino, among others, go about their work, and adapted his findings to futsal.




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Brazilian futsal player Falcao receives an award from FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Brazilian futsal player Falcao receives an award from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on October 1, 2016. Falcao played five World Cups, won two world titles, two golden balls and one golden boot among others. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/LatinContent/Getty Images)




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Brazilian futsal player Falcao receives an award from FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Brazilian futsal player Falcao receives an award from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on October 1, 2016. Falcao played five World Cups, won two world titles, two golden balls and one golden boot among others. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/LatinContent/Getty Images)




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Argentina revolutionise futsal

Several dozen fans followed Argentina to Colombia and the team responded to that show of passion, winning six games and drawing just one. The two most important results came at crucial moments against title rivals: a 5-2 win over Portugal in the semi-finals and, pictured here, the 5-4 victory over Russia in the final in Cali.




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Eder Lima of Russia scores the opening goal

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Eder Lima of Russia scores the opening goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Final match between Russia and Argentina at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadiumon October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Romulo of Russia celebrates after Eder Lima scores the opening goal

Romulo of Russia celebrates after Eder Lima scores the opening goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Final match between Russia and Argentina at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadiumon October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)