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May: France conquer Copacabana Beach, Liverpool's miracle
Thursday 29 December 2005May saw Eric Cantona's France win the inaugural FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and Liverpool qualify for the FIFA Club World Championship.

Vejo você no ano 2006 !
Tuesday 17 May 2005We look back on a memorable first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup under the sun on Copacabana beach

Eric Cantona: We deserved it
Monday 16 May 2005Just minutes after his France side lifted the trophy, a beaming Eric Cantona spoke of his profound satisfaction.

Golden Madjer scoops both Ball and Shoe
Monday 16 May 2005Portugal's magical No 7 takes both adidas Golden Shoe and Ball awards, while Japan prove popular Fair Play award winners.

Penalty drama as France crowned World Champions
Sunday 15 May 2005The final of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Rio de Janeiro 2005 went to the wire as France took the title on penalties.

Brazil take third place in style
Sunday 15 May 2005Recovering swiftly from their semi-final disappointment, Brazil stormed to victory over Japan to take third place at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
France cruise through while Portugal stun Brazil
Saturday 14 May 2005Déjà vu as Europeans meet in South American sunshine
Saturday 14 May 2005Magic Madjer sends Portugal into seventh heaven
Saturday 14 May 2005France too powerful for plucky Japanese
Saturday 14 May 2005Excitement and a net full of goals
Friday 13 May 2005Rui Ramos: "We're going down in history"
Friday 13 May 2005So near to the prize
Friday 13 May 2005Japan stun Uruguay with sensational comeback
Friday 13 May 2005Les Bleus signal their intentions
Friday 13 May 2005Indio's fliers showing Brazilian blend
Friday 13 May 2005Portugal use their heads to outfox proud Ukraine
Friday 13 May 2005Eric Cantona: Some people hit the brakes and others step on the gas
Thursday 12 May 2005Eric Cantona: We can beat Brazil
Thursday 12 May 2005Let battle commence
Thursday 12 May 2005Favourites cruise through to quarters
Wednesday 11 May 2005France teach Argentina a lesson
Wednesday 11 May 2005Portugal extinguish American hopes
Wednesday 11 May 2005Brazil strive to get the balance right
Wednesday 11 May 2005Uruguay prevail in nine goal thriller
Wednesday 11 May 2005Spain, Argentina, Ukraine in quarters, Japan close
Tuesday 10 May 2005Argentina edge past Australia
Tuesday 10 May 2005Guaranteed fireworks as Group stage closes
Tuesday 10 May 2005Ruthless Ukraine real contenders for the prize
Tuesday 10 May 2005Spain see off Thais after shaky start
Tuesday 10 May 2005Nakamura sends Japan into raptures
Tuesday 10 May 2005Sunshine and goals as favourites cruise
Monday 9 May 2005Japan aiming for place in quarters
Monday 9 May 2005Portugal pass opening test
Sunday 8 May 2005France off to the perfect start
Sunday 8 May 2005Nenem dazzles in Rio sunshine
Sunday 8 May 2005Patient Celeste keep their powder dry
Sunday 8 May 2005It's showtime!
Sunday 8 May 2005The referees go back to school
Sunday 8 May 2005Aussies hoping World Cup call won't be premature
Sunday 8 May 2005Amarelle supershow gives Spain the last ticket
Sunday 8 May 2005Italy and Spain through to qualifying show-down
Saturday 7 May 2005Rio ready for a sun-kissed tournament
Friday 6 May 2005European tussle for final berth
Tuesday 3 May 2005Get ready for kick-off with FIFA.com
Tuesday 3 May 2005The stars of the beach on show in Rio
Thursday 28 April 2005Romario: I'm the face of Rio
Thursday 28 April 2005Everything you wanted to know about beach soccer
Thursday 28 April 2005Uruguay, USA and Argentina through without a hitch
Tuesday 8 March 2005The call goes out to Romario
Wednesday 23 February 2005