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A year to remember
Sunday 12 November 2006Brazil may have been crowned champions, but the second edition of the tournament saw much to celebrate for beach soccer fans everywhere. FIFA.com looks back at the last 10 days.

Soares: I'll remember this forever
Sunday 12 November 2006Minutes after seeing his team crowned world champions, the Brazilian coach shared his feelings on this epic achievement.

Madjer scoops top-player and scorer awards
Sunday 12 November 2006Just as in the 2005, the Portuguese striker has picked up the top player and goalscorer awards here in Rio de Janeiro. The Fair Play award goes to France.

Brilliant Brazil claim world title
Sunday 12 November 2006Brazil overcame a typically combative Uruguay side to lift the world title in front of their adoring fans at the Copacabana.

France take consolation from third
Sunday 12 November 2006In the match for third-place, Les Bleus edged out Portugal to claim a place on the podium. This win will also have helped them come to terms with the loss of the title they acquired last year.

Uruguay out to upset hosts
Saturday 11 November 2006Rio de Janeiro 2006 draws to a close this Sunday, with Uruguay hoping to spring one last, glorious surprise at the expense of hosts Brazil, while France vie for third place with Portugal.
Beach soccer going from strength to strength
Saturday 11 November 2006South Americans in seventh heaven
Saturday 11 November 2006Brazilian avengers surge into final
Saturday 11 November 2006Uruguay hold their nerve
Saturday 11 November 2006Last four primed for final push
Saturday 11 November 2006Rio bowled over by 'Seven Ball'
Friday 10 November 2006Uruguay the sole surprise
Thursday 9 November 2006Uruguay edge past Argentina
Thursday 9 November 2006Madjer to the rescue for Portugal
Thursday 9 November 2006Peerless Brazil march on
Thursday 9 November 2006France stay on track
Thursday 9 November 2006No margin for error on all-star Thursday
Thursday 9 November 2006Favourites march on, minus two
Wednesday 8 November 2006Brazilian belles turn on the charm
Wednesday 8 November 2006Tearful Spaniards say adios to Rio
Tuesday 7 November 2006Japan do it the hard way
Tuesday 7 November 2006Canucks send Spain packing
Tuesday 7 November 2006Mission one accomplished for Brazil
Tuesday 7 November 2006Job done for France
Tuesday 7 November 2006Quarter-finals taking shape
Monday 6 November 2006Portugal strut their stuff
Monday 6 November 2006Argentines stay perfect
Monday 6 November 2006Last eight in sight on Copacabana
Monday 6 November 2006Cameroon find consolation
Monday 6 November 2006High-flying Omar lifts Bahrain
Monday 6 November 2006A chip off the old block
Monday 6 November 2006Six teams still in the hunt
Monday 6 November 2006France fantastic, Spain on song
Sunday 5 November 2006Spain bounce back in style
Sunday 5 November 2006USA prosper in physical encounter
Sunday 5 November 2006Mighty Brazil flex their muscles
Sunday 5 November 2006France show their class
Sunday 5 November 2006Quarter-finals in sight for Brazil and France
Sunday 5 November 2006Albicelestes through, Portugal almost there
Saturday 4 November 2006Argentina stand firm to reach last eight
Saturday 4 November 2006Portugal put on a show
Saturday 4 November 2006Nigerian late show stuns Italy
Saturday 4 November 2006Uruguay back on course
Saturday 4 November 2006Goals galore as favourites show their mettle
Friday 3 November 2006Les Bleus put Spain to the sword
Friday 3 November 2006Canada prevail in clash of the new boys
Friday 3 November 2006Backs to the wall for Uruguay and Italy
Friday 3 November 2006No place like home for Brazilians
Friday 3 November 2006Japan keep Asian flag flying
Friday 3 November 2006