FIFA.com looks back at the highlights from Marseille 2008, where beach soccer titans Brazil were made to work hard to retain their world title.

Amarelle's exceptional displays during Marseille 2008 earned him the adidas Golden Ball, while the adidas Golden Shoe returned to Madjer.

Brazil overcame Italy 5-3 to clinch their third successive world title, while Portugal bowed out on a high by edging Spain 5-4 to seize bronze.

Madjer scored a hat-trick to make himself the outright leading marksman and inspire Portugal to a 5-4 victory over Spain in the battle for bronze.

Brazil are very much the favourites to win the final, but Italy have eliminated France and Spain and are eager to cause another upset.

Brazil edged Portugal in their semi-final, before Italy undid Spain on penalties to join them in the final. FIFA.com reflects on a thrilling day.