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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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Coach of Argentina Diego Giustozzi carries the World Cup troph

Coach of Argentina Diego Giustozzi carries 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 Alex Caparros - 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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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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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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Coach of Argentina Diego Giustozzi celebrates after the victory

Coach of Argentina Diego Giustozzi celebrates after the victory 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 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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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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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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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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UAE shock Russia to throw Group C wide open




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




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Five-goal Gori leads Azzurri into quarter-finals




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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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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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Laduche: This team has put Uruguay back in the spotlight

Laduche: We can’t be satisfied yet




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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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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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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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Russia come from behind to knock holders Brazil out




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Portugal beat Senegal to keep Paraguay 2019 dream alive




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Russia’s Romanov delights in repeat of 2015 heroics




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Last-second Zurlo strike sends Italy to semis




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Japan set up Portugal semi with assured win over Uruguay




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Four remain as holders pack their bags




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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 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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Zurlo: We’ve shown the world who Italy are