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Iran finishes third in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Xinhua, May 8, 2017 Adjust font size:

Iran defeated Italy 5-3 to place third in the FIFA Beach Soccer World cup, Press TV reported on Monday.

On the final day of the tournament on Sunday, the Iranians asserted their dominance at National Beach Soccer Arena of Malcolm Park in Nassau.

President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the Iranian players and coaches on making history and finishing third in the 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

In the title game, Brazil overwhelmed Tahiti 6-0. Endit