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Nothing New: Brazil Wins the WC of Beach Football

Bruno Romani — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:37:32 +0000

There’s nothing new here. Brazil will take home another world title in the beach football. This Sunday in Dubai, Brazil beat Switzerland 10 – 5 in the final and won its 4 title in a row. In 5 editions of the World Cup, Brazil did not win only the first one in 2005.

I think very soon no one will invite Brazil to play beach football. This is becoming the sport that is very cool, intense and fun and always ends with Brazilian victory.

FIFA Beach soccer World Cup: yes, Brazil won again.

Ana — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:20:16 +0000

In case you were wondering who won the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup I will state the obvious: Brazil. Yes, the same fellas who took the trophy home 3 out of 4 times since the tournament is a FIFA child (and 9 out of 10 since it started). I really enjoy being Brazilian when things like this happen. Some questions to ask before next eyar’s tournament: (1) why is it called Beach Soccer instead of Beach Football? (2) Why is the tournament held every year and not every 4 years like the other ones? I bet I’ll keep you guys busy for another year with these. Cheers!

Brazil Beach Soccer World Champions

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup title is Brazilian.

Ana — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:28:13 +0000

The expected happened. Brazil easily beat newcomers Mexico and holds the title for the second consecutive year. In a beautiful game on the sands of Copacabana, Mexico could not even be said to have lost. The Mexicans made history after joining the Beach Soccer World Cup for the first time and reaching the finals.

Brazilian defender Buru (and also on of the top scorers) was elected Adidas Golden Ball and Golden Shoe and Brazil also picked up FIFA fair play award, taking everything they could win! Teammate Bruno played one of the most beautiful matches as Brazil showed the world how Beach Soccer should be.

Uruguay got the third place in an exciting match against France. The match finished 2-2 but the Celeste did better at penalty shoot-outs.

Now what? A lot of partying in Copabana and waiting for next tournament, in Marseilles, in July 2008, which should be as beautiful as the one in Rio.

Barthez goes from grass to sand.

Ana — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:05:10 +0000

It is very likely that Fabien Barthez will be the new goalie for the Beach Soccer French team. One of the finest of all, Barthez has been contacted by assistant coach Henri Emile. With an amazing career on classic football, I believe Barthez would make a fine addition to the French Beach Soccer squad. And after a retirement, a comeback and a second retirement, beach soccer looks like a good place for comeback #2.

After 2006 World Cup, the French goalie decided he wanted to go back and play for his first club Toulouse. Problem was Toulose didn’t really want him back, which ended up in retirement #1. Two months later, he signed with Nantes (comeback #1).

Wikipedia says “Barthez is rumoured to have been offered a six-month contract with the option of being extended another two years upon the end of the 2006-07 season. He also announced a possible international comeback, although France coach Raymond Domenech has yet to call him up as of March 2007.” How truthful that is I am not really sure.

Anyhow, on April 2007, Barthez announced retirement #2. And now, after rumors of a comeback #2 to Necaxa (Mexico) or LA Galaxy (Beckham Land), it seems like Fabien Barthez might switch grass for sand.

Do you think that is a good move?

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup: Brazil vs. Mexico in the final.

Ana — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:19:09 +0000

The beach in Copacabana experienced, today, two beautiful matches. Mexico, the newcomer, beat favorites Uruguay and is now in the final to face Brazil, who won 6×2 against France. I have to say that winning a match against France is getting close to winning against Argentina (in classic football Brazil hasn’t been able to win a match against France since 1986). But back to Beach Soccer, and now that France is no longer an issue, Rio should experience a nice final tomorrow.

Mexico has done an absolutely amazing job in the tournament. Who was to say that the newcomers would reach the finals? With a victory over traditional Uruguay, the Mexicans will be very motivated to do the same against Brazil.

But Brazil is Brazil and when it comes to football / soccer, no matter what type, you can never guess or predict what will happen. Brazil’s beach soccer team is solid and devoted and has experienced players. I am sure that will play a huge part on tomorrow’s match.

Who would you bet on?

Updates on FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Ana — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:32:59 +0000

The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup has been going on in Rio since November 2nd. As one of the most beautiful footy events, the games in Rio have been full of amazing goals and plays. Beach soccer is the place where you will see the most bicycle kick goals ever and that, by itself, is a great reason to look for the games on TV. Let’s take a closer look at the quarter-final matches.

Mexico beat Spain 5-4 and will now face either Nigeria or Uruguay in the semis. I personally think Mexico is a favorite moving on to the finals but you never know.

Brazil has beaten its top rival Portugal 10-7 and has now qualified to face France, who beat Senegal 6-3. It is always revenge time when Brazil plays France as the Brazilians seem to never be able to beat the French is classic football.

The 2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will go on until November 11. My bid is to Brazil since they have won 9 out of the 10 editions of the tournament. I wish I was in Rio right now