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Brazil the undisputed kings of sand
Tuesday 24 November 2009FIFA.com looks back on a frenetic but successful FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai that witnessed Brazil cement their pre-eminent position.

Experienced trio triumph again
Sunday 22 November 2009Switzerland's hopes of emulating their compatriots' triumph in the FIFA U-17 World Cup were extinguished by the mighty Brazil on Jumeirah Beach.

Brazil reign as Portugal take bronze
Sunday 22 November 2009Brazil won their fourth world title on the bounce by beating Switzerland 10-5, while Portugal's historic 14-7 reverse of Uruguay secured them third place.

Stankovic, Mao take top honours
Sunday 22 November 2009Switzerland's Dejan Stankovic pocketed the adidas Golden Ball and adidas Golden Shoe awards, while Mao of Brazil was named the event's best keeper.

Seleção own Jumeirah beach
Sunday 22 November 2009Rampant Brazil beat newcomers Switzerland 10-5 to win their fourth consecutive world crown, with Andre, Betinho and Buru scoring doubles apiece.

Portugal take third in Dubai
Sunday 22 November 2009Portugal ran out 14-7 winners over Uruguay to claim bronze in what was the highest-scoring match in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup history.
Valcke: Beach soccer on the move
Saturday 21 November 2009Bruno: I'm at the top of my game
Saturday 21 November 2009Stankovic: Nothing is impossible
Saturday 21 November 2009Dubai 2009: Final day preview
Saturday 21 November 2009Brazil and Switzerland reach final
Saturday 21 November 2009Swiss set date with Seleção
Saturday 21 November 2009Brazil stroll into Dubai final
Saturday 21 November 2009Bid success for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011-2013
Saturday 21 November 2009Swiss steal the show
Friday 20 November 2009Dubai 2009: Semi-finals preview
Friday 20 November 2009Uruguay join final four party
Friday 20 November 2009Brazil disappoint Italy again
Friday 20 November 2009Swiss breach Fortress Russia
Friday 20 November 2009Portugal end Japan’s run
Friday 20 November 2009Dubai 2009: Quarter-finals preview
Thursday 19 November 2009Ricar: We can reach the final
Thursday 19 November 2009Ramos, Japan’s Brazilian guru
Thursday 19 November 2009Swiss banking on unity
Thursday 19 November 2009Joy and foreboding for Azzurri
Thursday 19 November 2009Top guns through to last eight
Wednesday 18 November 2009Titans put on a show
Wednesday 18 November 2009Uruguay grab top slot
Wednesday 18 November 2009Nigeria finish on high note
Wednesday 18 November 2009Portugal send Bilikiki boys packing
Wednesday 18 November 2009Italy win to sneak into quarters
Wednesday 18 November 2009Argentina win, but fall short
Wednesday 18 November 2009Spain headed for quarter-finals
Wednesday 18 November 2009Japan stroll through in style
Wednesday 18 November 2009Dubai 2009: Day 3 preview
Tuesday 17 November 2009Four qualify as fortunes reverse
Tuesday 17 November 2009Seleção shoot sandy eight
Tuesday 17 November 2009A family affair
Tuesday 17 November 2009UAE re-join the beach party
Tuesday 17 November 2009Russia battle back to qualify
Tuesday 17 November 2009Coco thunderbolt seals Uruguay victory
Tuesday 17 November 2009Four-star Stankovic haunts Nigeria
Tuesday 17 November 2009Relentless Japan seize top slot
Tuesday 17 November 2009Argentina cruise through Latin duel
Tuesday 17 November 2009No savior for El Salvador
Tuesday 17 November 2009Dubai 2009: Day 2 preview
Monday 16 November 2009Shaykov: We've something to prove
Monday 16 November 2009Hispanic hopefuls draw a blank
Monday 16 November 2009Brazil brush aside Nigeria
Monday 16 November 2009Madjer takes Gulf by storm
Monday 16 November 2009


