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  • A year to remember

    A year to remember

    Sunday 12 November 2006

    Brazil 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

    Soares: I'll remember this forever

    Sunday 12 November 2006

    Minutes after seeing his team crowned world champions, the Brazilian coach shared his feelings on this epic achievement.

  • Madjer scoops top-player and scorer awards

    Madjer scoops top-player and scorer awards

    Sunday 12 November 2006

    Just 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

    Brilliant Brazil claim world title

    Sunday 12 November 2006

    Brazil 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

    France take consolation from third

    Sunday 12 November 2006

    In 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

    Uruguay out to upset hosts

    Saturday 11 November 2006

    Rio 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.