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Jann-Fiete Arp (Hamburger SV) celebrates scoring his second Bundesliga goal

Jann-Fiete Arp (Hamburger SV and Germany) celebrates scoring his second Bundesliga goal against VfB Stuttgart




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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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The small things for Russia’s Lima

Sometimes in life it is the smallest things that have the biggest consequences. In the case of Russia forward Eder Lima, it was a simple red card that led to him preparing to face Iran in the semi-final of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 on Tuesday. 




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History in the making for semi-final pair

Argentina and Portugal both have their sights on making their first ever FIFA Futsal World Cup final when they go head to head in Cali. FIFA.com previews the crucial Colombia 2016 semi-final.




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Bebe talks fatherhood, goalkeeping and World Cup glory

Portugal goalkeeper Bebe speaks with FIFA.com about fatherhood and his successful tournament so far ahead of his nation's crucial semi-final against Argentina at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016. 




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All change on the futsal scene

If there is one thing that made the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 a turning point in the history of the sport, then it was Argentina's maiden title win. ​FIFA.com ​looks back at a groundbreaking tournament.




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Thueanklang does it again

In a repeat of the 2012 vote, the users of FIFA.com chose a sumptuous Suphawut Thueanklang strike as the best goal of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016.




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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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Vaporaki: World Champions badge brings great responsibility

Vaporaki: the badge of world champion brings great responsibility




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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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Bruno Henrique: It would be amazing to face Liverpool




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Xavi: I'm suffering if we don't have the ball




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Kai: Being here is a dream came true




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Al Sadd progress as Hienghene impress




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Albulayhi: We're confident of reaching the final




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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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Five strengths Al Hilal will lean on against Flamengo


FIFA.com analyses five factors that have helped Saudi side Al Hilal shine this year, strengths which coach Razvan Lucescu will be hoping to use against Brazil's Flamengo.




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Filipe Luis: We're giving the semi-final maximum priority




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Owen helps inspire Generation Amazing




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Bruno Henrique inspires Flamengo into the final




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De Arrascaeta and Flamengo show their resilience

De Arrascaeta and Flamengo show their resilience




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Alisson: I remember watching Internacional being crowned in 2006




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Henderson’s Liverpool 'box set' hinting at big crescendo




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Diego: We're dreaming of winning the world title




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Dalian youngsters enjoy thrilling Wanda FIFA Flag Bearer experience




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Ahmad Esmaeilpour of Iran celebrates after scoring his team's first goal

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ahmad Esmaeilpour of Iran celebrates after scoring his team's first goal 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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General view of play during the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-final match

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: General view of play 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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General view of play during the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-final match

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: General view of play 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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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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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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Joao Matos of Portugal looks on during the warm up

Joao Matos of Portugal looks on 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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Ricardinho of Portugal plays with the ball during the warm up

Ricardinho of Portugal plays with the ball 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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Damian Stazzone of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's second goal

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Damian Stazzone of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's second 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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Damian Stazzone of Argentina celebrates after scoring

Damian Stazzone of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's second 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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Damian Stazzone of Argentina celebrates after scoring

Damian Stazzone of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's second 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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Portugal's Ricardinho (L) and Bebe react after getting scored by Argentina

Portugal's Ricardinho (L) and Bebe react after getting scored by Argentina during their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on September 28, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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Alan Brandi (2nd R) celebrates after scoring

Alan Brandi (2nd R) celebrates after scoring his team's fourth 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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Argentina's team players celebrate after defeating Portugal

Argentina's team players celebrate after defeating Portugal in their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on September 28, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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Argentina's team players celebrate after scoring against Portugal

Argentina's team players celebrate after scoring against Portugal during their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on September 28, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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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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Portugal's Ricardinho reacts after being defeated by Argentina

Portugal's Ricardinho reacts after being defeated by Argentina during their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on September 28, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO