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Eder Lima of Russia competes for the bal

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Eder Lima of Russia competes for the ball during the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-final match between Iran and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout on September 27, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Sergey Abramov of Russia takes a selfie with spectators

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Sergey Abramov of Russia takes a selfie with spectators after the FIFA Futsal World Cup Group B match between Thailand and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout stadium on September 10, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Sergey Abramov of Russia takes a selfie with spectators

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Sergey Abramov of Russia takes a selfie with spectators after the FIFA Futsal World Cup Group B match between Thailand and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout stadium on September 10, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Players of Russia huddle prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Group B match between Thailand and Russia

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Players of Russia huddle prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Group B match between Thailand and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout stadium on September 10, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Vladislav Shayakhmetov of Russia looks on from the tunnel

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Vladislav Shayakhmetov of Russia looks on from the tunnel during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Group B match between Russia and Cuba at Coliseo el Pueblo on September 16, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Players shake hand at the end of the match during the FIFA Futsal World Cup round of 16 match between Russia and Vietnam

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Players shake hand at the end of the match during the FIFA Futsal World Cup round of 16 match between Russia and Vietnam at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout on September 20, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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The Russian dressing room is seen ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Quarter-Final match between Russia and Spain

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 24: The Russian dressing room is seen ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Quarter-Final match between Russia and Spain at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Eder Lima of Russia gives a shirt of Russia to a young blind spectator

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Eder Lima of Russia gives a shirt of Russia to a young blind spectator after 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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Ricardinho of Portugal is seen in the dressing room

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Ricardinho of Portugal is seen in the dressing room prior to 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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Joao Matos of Portugal is seen in the dressing room

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Joao Matos of Portugal is seen in the dressing room prior to 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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Joao Matos of Portugal is seen in the dressing room

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Joao Matos of Portugal is seen prior to 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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Leandro Cuzzolino (bottom) of Argentina celebrates with his teammates Pablo Taborda (middle) and Santiago Basile (top) after scoring

Leandro Cuzzolino (bottom) of Argentina celebrates with his teammates Pablo Taborda (middle) and Santiago Basile (top) after scoring 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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Eder Lima of Russia gives a shirt of Russia to a young blind spectator

Eder Lima of Russia gives a shirt of Russia to a young blind spectator after 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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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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A Montage showing Sergey Skorovich, coach of Russia, and Diego Giustozzi, coach of Argentina, at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016

A Montage showing Sergey Skorovich, coach of Russia, and Diego Giustozzi, coach of Argentina, at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016




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Ricardinho of Portugal is seen in the dressing room

Ricardinho of Portugal is seen in the dressing room prior to 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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Joao Matos and Ricardinho of Portugal are seen in the dressing room

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Joao Matos and Ricardinho of Portugal are seen in the dressing room prior to 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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Joao Matos and Ricardinho of Portugal are seen in the dressing room

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Joao Matos and Ricardinho of Portugal are seen in the dressing room prior to 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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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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Russia and Argentina line up for the national anthems

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Teams line up for the national anthems during the FIFA Futsal World Cup final between Russia and Argentina at Coliseo el Pueblo on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Teams line up for the national anthems during the FIFA Futsal World Cup final between Russia and Argentina

Teams line up for the national anthems during the FIFA Futsal World Cup final between Russia and Argentina at Coliseo el Pueblo on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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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)




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Eder Lima of Russia celebrates after he scores

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Eder Lima of Russia celebrates after he 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

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: 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)




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Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina holds the trophy during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Final match between Russia and Argentina

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina holds the trophy 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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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 between Russia and Argentina at Coliseo el Pueblo on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Fernando Wilhelm (C) of Argentina, Eder Lima (L) of Russia and Ahmad Esmaeilpour (R) of Iran

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Fernando Wilhelm (C) of Argentina, Eder Lima (L) of Russia and Ahmad Esmaeilpour (R) of Iran, pose with their awards during the final events of 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia at Coliseo El Pueblo on October 01, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/LatinContent/Getty Images)




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Vladislav Shayakhmetov of Russia conducts the ball

Vladislav Shayakhmetov of Russia conducts 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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Eder Lima of Russia scores

Eder Lima of Russia scores the opening goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup final between Russia and Argentina at Coliseo el Pueblo on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Eder Lima of Russia volleys the ball

Eder Lima of Russia volleys the ball 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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Eder Lima of Russia is seen with his Silver Ball award

Eder Lima of Russia is seen with his Silver Ball award 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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Russia players pose with their silver medals

Russia players pose with their silver medals after the FIFA Futsal World Cup final between Russia and Argentina at Coliseo el Pueblo on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Vladislav Shayakhmetov of Russia vies with Santiago Basile of Argentina

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Vladislav Shayakhmetov of Russia vies with Santiago Basile of Argentina 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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UAE shock Russia to throw Group C wide open




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Nikonorov hat-trick leads Russia into quarters




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Akaguma's ascendancy a tribute to Ramos's persistence




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Brazil finish top of Group D after lopsided win




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Russia come from behind to knock holders Brazil out




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Russia’s Romanov delights in repeat of 2015 heroics




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Golden Ball shortlist and digital success highlighted at closing press conference




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Russia claim bronze with comeback win over Japan




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Portugal on top of the world, Italy and Russia claim silver and bronze




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CLASSICO FLASHBACK: Mexico top USA in 1999

Mexican legend Cuauhtémoc Blanco finally beat in-form American goalkeeper Kasey Keller in extra time as the old rivals met in the semi-finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup Mexico 1999. 




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Russian stars look forward to the FIFA Confederations Cup

With just 500 days until the start of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 two of the host country’s star players, forward, Artem Dzyuba and midfielder, Oleg Shatov tell us what the tournament means to them




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Russia 2017: 500 Days to Go!

The FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 countdown was marked in fine Russian style on 3 February 2016.  




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Birthday boy Vela eyes Russian success

The Mexican and Real Sociedad striker discusses the importance of the FIFA Confederations Cup as well as his history with Arsenal and at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.