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Tactical revolution unseats Brazil

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:30:00 GMT

More evenly contested than some of its predecessors, the sixth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup proved an engrossing event, ending with the tactically astute Russians deposing mighty Brazil.

Personal triumph for Russian pair

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:54:00 GMT

Russia swept to glory at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, and picked up two prestigious individual honours too. FIFA.com reviews the end-of-tournament accolades.

El Salvador shock Italy as favourites toil

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:21:00 GMT

El Salvador sent hosts Italy crashing out at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, while Brazil clinched a dramatic extra-time win over Nigeria, and Portugal and Russia also won their respective last-eight matches.

Brazil outlast brave Nigerians

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:22:00 GMT

Brazil had to endure a stiff test in their quarter-final against Nigeria, beating the Beach Eagles 10-8 in extra-time to the reach the last four of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 in Ravenna.

Last eight on the beach

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:21:00 GMT

The 24 group-phase matches have cut the 16-team field neatly in half, with testing quarter-finals now awaiting fancied trio Brazil, Portugal and Russia, as well as hosts Italy.

And then there were eight…

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:22:00 GMT

Mexico and Nigeria joined Brazil and Russia in the quarter-finals at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 after a day packed with incident and drama.

Nigeria through as Tahiti tumble

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:57:00 GMT

Nigeria kept up their nerve in a do-or-die final match of Group C at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, beating Tahiti 4-1 to move on to the quarter-finals.

Nigeria's high-flier hungry for more

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:57:00 GMT

With his two goals and acrobatic celebrations, Victor Tale was the undoubted star of Nigeria's victory over Venezuela. FIFA.com caught up with the 21-year-old.

All or nothing for final-day quartet

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:14:00 GMT

The final day of group games at Ravenna/Italy 2011 features two all-or-nothing crunch matches between Ukraine-Mexico and Tahiti-Nigeria, with only the winners able to progress.

Brazil, Russia show their strength

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:19:00 GMT

Brazil and Russia won through to the last eight of Ravenna/Italy 2011 on Sunday, with four teams still in the mix for the remaining qualifying slots from Groups C and D.

Nigeria edge out Venezuela

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:02:00 GMT

Isiaka Olawale and Victor Tale each scored twice as Nigeria recorded a 5-3 victory over Venezuela to give themselves a real chance of reaching the quarter-finals.

Heavyweights set to square off

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:52:00 GMT

Tournament favourites Brazil are back in action against Mexico on Sunday after their scare against Ukraine, while European heavyweights Russia face an intriguing test against Tahiti.

Warriors live the dream

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:50:00 GMT

Tahiti’s player-coach Teva Zaveroni told FIFA.com about his team’s emotional winning debut at Ravenna 2011 against fellow newcomers Venezuela.

Close shave for Brazil, Tahiti on target

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:15:00 GMT

Ukraine came close to ending Brazil’s lengthy unbeaten FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup run, while new boys Tahiti won their first ever game in the competition.

Russia start strongly

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:39:00 GMT

After winning the Euro Beach Soccer League Superfinal last month, Russia got off to the best possible start in Ravenna, defeating Nigeria 8-4.

Onus on Olawale as Eagles dream

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:59:00 GMT

The all-round attacking prowess of Isiaka Olawale will be key to Nigeria’s prospects at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. FIFA.com spoke to the player ahead of the big kick-off.

Clash of the champions

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:58:00 GMT

The second matchday features opening games for holders Brazil, Ukraine, Mexico and Japan, all winners of their respective continental qualifying campaigns.

Tahiti excited by 2013 dry run

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:42:00 GMT

Tahiti’s player-coach Teva Zaveroni speaks to FIFA.com about his side's surprise qualification for Ravenna 2011 and looks forward to hosting the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in two years' time.

Squad lists announced for Ravenna

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:09:00 GMT

The 16 teams aiming for glory at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Ravenna/Italy 2011 have announced their 12-man squads for the September showpiece.

Numbers in the sand

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:32:00 GMT

With the sixth edition less than a week away, FIFA.com brings you some of the most fascinating stats in the history of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.