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Esmaeilpour, Iran’s man for the occasion

After back-to-back games decided by his dramatic late interventions, Iran's Ahmad Esmaeilpour reflects on what is turning out to be a FIFA Futsal World Cup to remember.




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All smiles for mother/daughter volunteer team

FIFA.com catches up with Miriam Moreno and her daughter Sara Isabel Collazos who have had a great experience working at Colombia 2016 as volunteers.




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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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One final push for pride and glory

However the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 concludes, the tournament will go down as a watershed. For the first time, the trophy will not be lifted by Brazil or Spain, with either Russia or Argentina set to claim the crown in Cali.




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Referee appointments for final day

The names of the match officials in charge of the last two games of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 have been unveiled. 




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Gold for Wilhelm, silver for Lima

The FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 witnessed stunning performances by renowned names and the emergence of a new crop of talents. FIFA.com rounds up the individual award winners. 




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A first for Argentina and fond farewells

Impressive resilience was the key to Argentina's maiden triumph in the final of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016. La Albiceleste twice hit back within seconds of Russia scoring, while their strong defence was also fundamental in ensuring the win.




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Vote for your favourite goal of Colombia 2016

The FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 saw some superb strikes that will stay in the memory of all who witnessed them live. But which was the most outstanding? Watch the ten goals and choose which one, in your opinion, was the very best?




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Oceanian contenders line up for shot at world stage




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Official Emblem revealed for FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2020™  




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African sides enter race for Lithuania places




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First four of six European World Cup places up for grabs




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Angola join Egypt and Morocco to qualify for Lithuania 2020




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UEFA quartet qualify for Lithuania 2020




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Suarez at the fore as Venezuelans eye landmark appearance

World Cup-bound Suarez flourishing in Finland




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Tickets for high-demand FIFA Club World Cup matches to go on sale tomorrow




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Club World Cup veteran Basanta aims to save best for last




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Five-goal thriller sets Monterrey up for Liverpool clash




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Mahdi Javid (R) of Iran and Robinho (L) of Russia fight for the ball

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Mahdi Javid (R) of Iran and Robinho (L) of Russia fight for 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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Hossein Tayebi (R) of Iran and Danil Davydov (L) of Russia compete for the ball

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Hossein Tayebi (R) of Iran and Danil Davydov (L) of Russia compete for 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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Gustavo of Russia poses for a selfie with fans

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Gustavo of Russia poses for a selfie with fans after the final whistle 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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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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Alan Brandi (C) of Argentina competes for the ball with Joao Matos (L) and Ricardinho (R) of Portugal

Alan Brandi (C) of Argentina competes for the ball with Joao Matos (L) and Ricardinho (R) of Portugal 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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Ricardinho, captain of Portugal and his team pose for a team picture

Ricardinho, captain of Portugal and his team pose for a team picture during the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and Portugal at Coliseo el Pueblo on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Argentina's Pablo Taborda (L) vies for the ball with Portugal's Cardinal

Argentina's Pablo Taborda (L) vies for the ball with Portugal's Cardinal during their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup match against Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on September 28, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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Pedro Cary (R) of Portugal and Hossein Tayebi (L) of Iran fight for the ball

Pedro Cary (R) of Portugal and Hossein Tayebi (L) of Iran fight for the ball 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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Iran's Mahdi Javid (L) vies for the ball with Portugal's Joao Matos

Iran's Mahdi Javid (L) vies for the ball with Portugal's Joao Matos during their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup final match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on October 1, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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Iran's Mahdi Javid (L) vies for the ball with Portugal's Joao Matos

Iran's Mahdi Javid (L) vies for the ball with Portugal's Joao Matos during their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup final match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on October 1, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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Iran's Mahdi Javid (L) vies for the ball with Portugal's Joao Matos

Iran's Mahdi Javid (L) vies for the ball with Portugal's Joao Matos during their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup final match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on October 1, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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Players of Portugal pose for a team photo

Players of Portugal pose for a team photo 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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Players of Iran pose for a team photo

Players of Iran pose for a team photo 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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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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Team effort sees Uruguay stun Italy




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




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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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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.




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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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Postecoglou ready for Russian revival

The Australia coach is ready to be measured against the very best as the Socceroos prepare to return to the FIFA Confederations Cup after a twelve year absence from the tournament.




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 Ismail Ahmed of Al Ain battles for possession with Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15: Ismail Ahmed of Al Ain battles for possession with Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Second round match between ES Tunis v Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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ES Tunis players line up for a team photo 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: ES Tunis players line up for a team photo prior to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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CD Guadalajara players line up for a team photo

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: CD Guadalajara players line up for a team photo prior to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara challenges for the ball with Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara challenges for the ball with Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Bilel Mejri of ES Tunis battles for possession with Hedgardo Marin of CD Guadalajara

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Bilel Mejri of ES Tunis battles for possession with Hedgardo Marin of CD Guadalajara during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Jose Cardozo, manager of CD Guadalajara speaks to Carlos Salcido when walking out to the pitch for the second half

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jose Cardozo, Manager of CD Guadalajara speaks to Carlos Salcido of CD Guadalajara when walking out to the pitch for second half during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Hedgardo Marin and Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara walk out to the pitch for second half

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Hedgardo Marin of CD Guadalajara and Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara walk out to the pitch for second half during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara (l) battles for possession with Bilel Mejri of ES Tunis (middle) 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara (l) battles for possession with Bilel Mejri of ES Tunis (middle) during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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River Plate players line up for a team photo

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: River Plate players line up for a team photo prior to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)