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Maximilano Rescia of Argentina celebrates after he scores

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Maximilano Rescia of Argentina celebrates after he scores 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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Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates after he scores

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates after he scores 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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Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates after he scores

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates after he scores 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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Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates after he scores

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates after he scores 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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Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates after he scores

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates after he scores 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 lifts the winners trophy

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina lifts the winners 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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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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Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina lifts the winners trophy

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina lifts the winners 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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Fernando Wilhelm, captain of Argentina celebrates lifting the trophy

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Fernando Wilhelm, captain of Argentina celebrates lifting the trophy with team mates 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 of Argentina poses with the winners

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina poses with the winners 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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Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina poses with the winners trophy

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina poses with the winners 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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Fernando Wilhelm, captain of Argentina poses with the trophy

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Fernando Wilhelm, captain of Argentina poses with the trophy after victory 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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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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Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates after scoring

Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates after scoring a 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 Alex Caparros - 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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Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina poses with the Golden Ball trophy and the World Cup trophy

Fernando Wilhelm of Argentina poses with the Golden Ball trophy and the World Cup trophy after the victory 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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Nicolas Sarmiento of Argentina poses with the goalkeeper award and the World Cup trophy

Nicolas Sarmiento of Argentina poses with the goalkeeper award and the World Cup trophy after the FIFA Futsal World Cup final between Russia and Argentina at Coliseo el Pueblo on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - 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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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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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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Tahiti bounce back with dominant win over Mexico




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Ozu-inspired Japan edge USA




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Andrade: There’ll be no split loyalties when I face Brazil




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Switzerland win thriller to book last-eight spot




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Japan and Switzerland advance, Uruguay spring surprise




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Oman hold off Nigeria to secure three crucial points




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Senegal back on track with dominant win over Belarus




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Brazil book quarter-final ticket with high-octane Portugal win




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Japan beat Switzerland to finish as kings of Group A




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Uruguay lose to Tahiti but advance to quarters on goal difference




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Paraguay's pride and pain after early exit




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Portugal made to sweat by Oman before punching quarter-final ticket




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Akaguma's ascendancy a tribute to Ramos's persistence




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Smiles on the sand at the Beach Soccer Festival




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Russia’s Romanov delights in repeat of 2015 heroics




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Japan set up Portugal semi with assured win over Uruguay




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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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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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Jordan: We were worthy winners




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Portugal and Europe dominant once more




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India: World football's 'sleeping giant'

India's national football team, led by coach Stephen Constantine, are firmly on course for bigger things - with an eye on the FIFA World Cup™.




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Japanese former player fixes boots for India

Ryuji Sueoka, a professional player from Japan, had some successful days playing in India, where he now sends the football boots he fixes with his learned skills as a cobbler.