Brazil retain Fifa beach soccer World Cup

Brazil has retained its beach soccer World Cup crown with a 10-5 victory over Switzerland in the final.

Brazil, which has now won its fourth consecutive world title, was a class apart on Sunday despite a gutsy performance from the Swiss team. Buru, Betinho and Andre scored a brace each, while Sidney, Benjamin, Bueno and Daniel Souza were also on the scoresheet. Dejan Stankovic, Mo Jaeggy, Michael Rodrigues, Stephan Meier and Angelo Schirinzi grabbed replied for the Swiss, who finished runners-up at the 2009 European Championships.

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