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Sanchez and Monterrey eye victorious 2019 finale




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Players of Russia huddle prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Group B match between Thailand and Russia

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Players of Russia huddle prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Group B match between Thailand and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout stadium on September 10, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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The stadium is seen prior to the semi-final between Argentina and Portugal

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: The Stadium 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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The Stadium is seen prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Portugal

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: The Stadium 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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A tattoo of Lionel Messi is seen on the lower leg of one of the Argentinian back room staff

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: A tattoo of Lionel Messi is seen on the lower leg of one of the Argentinian back room staff 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 Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Argentina are seen prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi Final

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Argentina are 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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FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) looks on as the National Anthems are played

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) looks on as the National Anthems are played 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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FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) looks on as the National Anthems are played

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) looks on as the National Anthems are played 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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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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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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Brazil reach quarter-finals, trio bounce back




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Champions versus aspirants for a place in the final




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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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Giovanni Bogado (PAR) v Turkey

Vote for your favourite goal from the FIFA U17 World Cup India 2017 at FIFA.com. Is it this free-kick from Paraguay's Giovanni Bogado?  




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Sergio Gomez (ESP) v Iran

Vote for your favourite goal from the FIFA U17 World Cup India 2017. Is it this strike from Spain's Sergio Gomez? 




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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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Glorious goals, memorable moments at Brazil 2013

Neymar and Brazil showed the world at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 that they are ready to take on all comers at the 2014 FIFA World Cup™.




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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.




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500 Days to the Confederations Cup

8 Teams, 16 Matches, 4 Cities = 1 Champion of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017. Who do you think will win?




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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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Socceroos living up to high expectations

Since joining the Asian federation, Australia have gone from strength to strength. Their current team talk about qualifying for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and putting themselves on course for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.




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Ronaldinho: Confederations Cup is very special

Two stars of FIFA Confederations Cup history - Brazil's Ronaldinho and Mexico - discuss the importance of the event and the 2017 version to happen in Russia.




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Football greats make EURO 2016 predictions

Marcel Desailly, Luis Figo and Fabio Capello discuss which teams they think are favoured to win UEFA EURO 2016.




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Mannequin Challenge at the FIFA Confederations Cup Draw

Mannequin Challenge at the FIFA Confederations Cup Draw.




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Joachim Low reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Joachim Low reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Fernando Santos reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Fernando Santos reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Ange Postecoglou reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Ange Postecoglou reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Juan Antonio​ Pizzi reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Juan Antonio​ Pizzi reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Stanislav Cherchesov reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Stanislav Cherchesov reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Anthony Hudson reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Anthony Hudson reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Juan Carlos Osorio reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Juan Carlos Osorio reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Relive: FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Official Draw Ceremony

Five-time Russian Premier League winner Sergei Semak and two-time Olympic gold medallist Yelena Isinbaeva were on hand to help with the Official Draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup on 26 November 2016 in Kazan. The two Russian sporting icons, supported by FIFA' Deputy Secretary General for Football Zvonimir Boban and Chief Officer for Competitions and Events Colin Smith, conducted the proceedings that defined the road to the coveted title of the "Tournament of Champions" taking place from 17 June to 2 July 2017 in Russia.




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Relive: FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Official Draw Coaches Press Conference

Relive: FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Official Draw Coaches Press Conference




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Julio Baptista's Confederations Cup memories

The two-time winner shares his top memories of starring for Brazil at the Tournament of Champions.




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Tournament of Champions: Russia 2017

The line-up for the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 is complete! Hosts Russia are joined by Germany, Australia, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal and finally Cameroon. Tournament of Champions. Dream of Fans. FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 17 June - 2 July




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Osorio expects dynamic Mexico in Russia

El Tri coach Juan Carlos Osorio talks about the expectations and preparations for the CONCACAF champions ahead of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.




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49 days to go: Socceroos’ sensational result

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we remember one of the most sensational results in the history of the competition.




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46 days to go: Brazil host the cleanest FIFA Confederations Cup

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we reveal the "cleanest" edition of the FIFA Confederations Cup in terms of discipline.




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31 DAYS TO GO! Lucio Leads Brazil To Glory

Brazil’s 31-year-old defender Lucio was an unlikely hero for his country in a memorable 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup final, scoring a late header that broke American hearts. 




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29 DAYS TO GO! Seeing red at the Confederations Cup

In total, 29 players have been sent off in Confederations Cup history, and 14 of these dismissals came as a result of straight red cards.




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21 DAYS TO GO! Neymar sets Confederations Cup alight

The leader of the Brazilian attack was only 21 at the FIFA Confederations Cup played on home soil in 2013 and the goal he scored in the third minute of the opening match against Japan was his 21st strike in a Seleção shirt.




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16 DAYS TO GO! 16 games at the Tournament of Champions

The format of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup remains a 16-match tournament. As it has been for the seven previous editions, eight teams will compete in two groups of four, ahead of semi-finals and final.




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5 days to go: Champions’ parade

Five different nations have lifted the FIFA Confederations Cup: Argentina, Denmark and Mexico (once), France (twice) and Brazil (four times).