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Djo (C) of Portugal conducts the ball between Hamid Ahmadi (L) and Ali Hassan Zadeh (R) of Iran

Djo (C) of Portugal conducts the ball between Hamid Ahmadi (L) and Ali Hassan Zadeh (R) of Iran during 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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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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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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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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Pablo Taborda of Argentina is embarked by one of the coaching staff

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Pablo Taborda of Argentina is embarked by one of the coaching staff 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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Argentina revolutionise futsal

At the first seven editions of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, Brazil and Spain were the only nations to ever win the title. But at Colombia 2016, Argentina caused an upset with a team that combined tactics, technique and fighting spirit. The winners of the individual awards underlined the quality of the champions: Fernando Wilhelm took the adidas Golden Ball and Nicolas Sarmiento the adidas Golden Glove.




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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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A detailed view of the golden winners medal on Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina

A detailed view of the golden winners medal on Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina 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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Ahmad Esmaeilpour of Iran is presented with his Bronze Ball Award

Ahmad Esmaeilpour of Iran is presented with his Bronze 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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Iran players pose with their bronze medals

Iran players pose with their bronze 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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Micah Lea'alafa of Solomon Islands

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Micah Leaalafa of Solomon Islands looks on in the dressing room before the FIFA Futsal World Cup Group E match between Kazakhstan and Solomon Islands at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout stadium on September 18, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Micah Lea'alafa #9 of the Solomon Islands

BUCARAMANGA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Micah Leaalafa #9 of the Solomon Islands passes the ball through center court during Group E match play between the Solomon Islands and Costa Rica 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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Senegal back on track with dominant win over Belarus




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Aljasmi: If you don't focus, you will die




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Uruguay lose to Tahiti but advance to quarters on goal difference




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Hosts Paraguay defeat USA to end on high




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First two quarter-finals confirmed as hosts bow out in style




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Nikonorov hat-trick leads Russia into quarters




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Nikonorov's journey from factory grind to World Cup glory




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Seven hopefuls out to dethrone Brazil




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Smiles on the sand at the Beach Soccer Festival




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Last-second Zurlo strike sends Italy to semis




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Champions versus aspirants for a place in the final




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Terukina putting on a brave face for Japan  




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Italy and Portugal eye glory on the sand

Italy and Portugal eye glory on the sand




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Golden Ball shortlist and digital success highlighted at closing press conference




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Portugal beat Japan on penalties to set up Italy final




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Russia claim bronze with comeback win over Japan




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Portugal win second beach soccer world title




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Ozu, Gori and Andrade take home individual honours




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




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Portugal and Europe dominant once more




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Official Song of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 - Kar Ke Dikhla De Goal

Enjoy the video for the official song of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 - Kar Ke Dikhla De Goal! The tournament kicks off on 6 October and the Final will be held in Kolkata on 28 October.




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New Caledonia 1-7 France (India 2017)

Watch highlights of the Group E match between New Caledonia and France at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.




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Honduras 1-6 Japan (India 2017)

Watch highlights of the Group E match between Honduras and Japan at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.




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Honduras 5-0 New Caledonia (India 2017)

Watch highlights of the Group E match between Honduras and New Caledonia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.




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France 5-1 Honduras (India 2017)

Watch highlights of the Group E match between France and Honduras at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.




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Japan 1-1 New Caledonia (India 2017)

Watch highlights of the Group E match between Japan and New Caledonia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.




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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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Brazil 3-0 Honduras (India 2017)

Watch highlights of the Round of 16 match between Brazil and Honduras at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.




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England: U-17 World Champions

What a remarkable turnaround it was by the Three Lions in Kolkata! England clinched their maiden FIFA U-17 world title, beating Spain comprehensively. Catch all the glimpses of England's historic win and the celebrations that followed. 




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U-17 World Champions England celebrate in style!

It was a historic night for the Three Lions in Kolkata. What followed their maiden U-17 world title win, were some great bit of celebrations. Here are some of the best moments. 




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Fode Konate (MLI) v Iraq

Vote for your favourite goal from the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 at FIFA.com. Is it this strike from Mali's Fode Konate?  




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England expects after Young Lions roar in 2017

With England's amazing 2017 drawing to a close, FIFA headed to the Three Lions' national football centre at St George's Park to talk to their two World Cup-winning managers from this calendar year: U-20 coach Paul Simpson and U-17 coach Steve Cooper.




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USA hit by first Confederations Cup goal

The first goal in the history of the FIFA Confederations Cup came during a Saudi Arabian domination of the United States.




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The top scorers in Confederatons Cup history

One Mexican and one Brazilian player share the record for most goals scored in the history of the FIFA Confederations Cup with nine - who are they?




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Top 10 Goals: FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013

It was Brazil and Neymar's tournament, and while the young starlet has three goals in the Top 10, he didn't have the number one goal at Brazil 2013. The top goal was selected by users of FIFA.com.  




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Top goals in Confederations Cup history (1992 - 2009)

The Festival of Champions has always been full of exciting moments and fantastic goals, as you can see from the 13 best strikes in the history of the event (1992 - 2009).




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Desailly's perfect Confederations Cup record

France icon Marcel Desailly won two FIFA Confederations Cups without dropping a point in a match he played- what a record the two-time winning captain posted.