MEDIA GUIDE

03. Media Procedures

04. Beach Soccer: The Sport

06. Beach Soccer: Facts and Figures

07. BSWW Tour Mundialito Cascais 2017

08. Match Schedule

09. The Teams

13. BSWW Tour Mundialito history and records

16. Media Contacts

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ACCREDITATION. BSWWs intention is to allow all members of the media to enjoy the best working conditions,
and the accreditation system and timetable are an important part of this. An accreditation grants access to areas in
the stadium that are relevant to the media.

When inside the stadium, the member of the media must always carry a passport or identity card, and the
accreditation must be visible at all times. Every accreditation for the BSWW TOUR MUNDIALITO CASCAIS 2017
remains a property of the Organizing Committee and can be withdrawn at any time

PHOTOGRAPHERS ZONING. Only members of the media, who are accredited as photographers and are wearing
the provided coloured bib, are granted access to a determined set of zones inside the stadium (marked with ).

MEDIA
TV

Photographers and cameramen are not entitled to take pictures from any of the stands, other than the Media
Seats.

Photographers/cameramen who necessarily need to work in the VIP tribune (i.e. partners photographers) have to
be wearing a different accreditation (VIP, All access...) and a different bib.

MEDIA TRIBUNE. Press/Media accredited persons may watch BSWW TOUR MUNDIALITO CASCAIS 2017
matches from the media tribune. Let us remind you that carriers of press accreditation are not allowed into the
photographer zones.

MIXED ZONE. After each match, and on request, the BSWW media officer in charge will accompany players and
coaches of both teams to the mixed zone. Access to this area is restricted to Press/Media accreditation carriers. No
interviews can be held inside the pitch, especially between matches.

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Beach Soccer is a beautiful combination of football, a party, amazing scenery and exciting
action. A smaller field and unlimited substitutions, mixed with the unpredictable nature of the
sand, creates an exquisite form of play that energizes spectators and players alike.

Goals, goals, and goals.

The unique acrobatics on show are unlike any other sport and when you add in music and a
fun-filled atmosphere then you have the most popular sport on sand.

In a sport born on the magnificent Copacabana beach, the only result could be an explosion
of excitement that complements the beauty of the Brazilian beaches. Three fast-paced 12-
minute periods lend themselves to action galore, with overtime along with penalty shoot-
outs used if required to determine a winner. Never a tie. Creativity is a must for this for a
sport that highlights individual talent and yet demands perfect teamwork.

The game has been modeled to accommodate the fans, evidenced by crowds of people
standing in lines before sunrise just to get a glimpse of a championship match. The
exponential growth of the sport has also lent itself to the biggest businesses wanting a part
of the worldwide advertising, in an extremely short amount of time.

Despite all that, no sport or other kind of expression would have any future if it did not raise
a great media interest. And Beach Soccer is a media-friendly sport like no other.

Its competition format is absolutely ideal for TV, with a match structure that perfectly fits a
one-hour broadcasting cluster, with three breaks warranting a concentrated, easy-to-digest
and easy-to-understand dose of action. Today, beach soccer action reaches more than 250
million households globally.

Aimed at inclusion, fair play and vivacity, the rules were set forth by Beach Soccer Worldwide
and its partners, including FIFA, to bring the game to the entire world across all six FIFA
Confederation zones. That is just the beginning for a sport that encourages and sees play in
over 130 countries from men, women, and children.

BECOMING PART OF FIFA

What began with Octagon Koch Tavares gaining interest from the immediate success of the
World Championships has now morphed into the most popular game on the beach to include
national leagues all across the globe, as well as prestigious international events such as the

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European Beach Soccer League or the Intercontinental Cup, in addition to the FIFA Beach
Soccer World Cup, held every two years.

In May 2005, the first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was staged on Copacabana Beach in Rio
de Janeiro. To everyone's surprise, France defeated Portugal in the final, while heavy
favourites and hosts Brazil fell in the semis, in what still stands as one of the biggest upsets
they have ever suffered. From that moment, five more FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups have
backboned the evolution of the sport.

After the first three editions (2005, 2006 and 2007) showcased at the sport's birthplace of
Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup started journeying
across the world. Marseille in 2008, Dubai in 2009, Ravenna (Italy) in 2011 and Tahiti in
2013 have hosted the biggest beach soccer festival, which is now held biannually due to the
exponential growth of the teams involved in each different continental qualifier.

Becoming a FIFA member gave beach soccer the support to jump onto the worlds sport
olympus, and since that first step on Copacabana Beach in 1992, beach soccer has grown
steadily to reach its maturity and enjoy a prominent place in the worldwide sports panorama.

MORE THAN JUST A GAME

No other sport is as marketing friendly or popular with the media due to its simplicity and
acclaim and all of that leads to limitless television commercial opportunities. Football
Federations, the press, fans and athletes have all latched onto this sport of finesse, power
and energy.

The party style events, showcasing celebrities and professional athletes from other sports,
and growing interest from avid fans and casual viewers alike means that Beach Soccers
growth shows no sign of slowing.

BEACH SOCCER RULES HIGHLIGHTS

Four players and a goalkeeper per side.
Three referees plus a timekeeper.
Three periods of 12 minutes.
Extra-time and penalty-kick-shootout if tied after three periods.
Unlimited player substitutions.
All free kicks are direct, and the player who is fouled the foul must take it, unless they are
injured.
Pitch sizes: 35-37m x 26-28m
Penalty area nine metres wide (marked by yellow flags). Red flag marks the halfway line.
Red card means a player is sent off, and the substitute team-mate cannot enter before
two minutes have minutes (unless a goal is scored in the meantime).

An average of nine goals per game!
One shot on goal every 30 seconds!















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131 35+ 50
ASSOCIATED NATIONAL COUNTRIES HOSTING MEDIA ACCREDITED
FEDERATIONS MAJOR PER EVENT
INTERNATIONAL
EVENTS

+180 500,000+ 250million+

SPECTATORS ONSITE GLOBAL TV HOUSEHOLD
COUNTRIES REACH
PER YEAR
BROADCAST LIVE
BSWW EVENTS

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The Praia de Carcavelos, in Cascais, Portugal, is all set to host a new edition of one of the
most prestigious beach soccer events in the world, the BSWW Tour Mundialito 2017, taking
place between 21st and 23rd of July.

This year, the longest running beach soccer event celebrates its 21st edition and will do so
with a stunning line-up. All four former FIFA Beach Soccer World Champions will vie for the
cup in Carcavelos - hosts Portugal, 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Champions will try to
make the most of the crowds support to dethrone defending Mundialito and FIFA Beach
Soccer World Champions Brazil, but they will not be the only ones longing for the Cup. 2011
and 2013 world Champions Russia and 2005 World Champions France will have exactly the
same intentions. Competitiveness, high-octane action, and top-class beach soccer are
guaranteed at the BSWW Mundialito Cascais 2017.

Pedro Dias, director of the FPF, said: It is a great pride for Portugal to host the XXIst
edition of the Mundialito, a very special event which has earned a very special
place in the hearts of beach soccer fans in the country. The Portuguese National
side will give everything to make our fans happy, we are truly thankful for their
support.

Joan Cusco, Beach Soccer Worldwide Executive Vice-President highlighted the great feeling
of coming back to a notable beach soccer stage such as the Praia de Carcavelos, noting:
Cascais has proved to be a perfect venue for the BSWW Mundialito last year, so we
were willing to come back. The atmosphere was terrific, the venue was excellent,
and the level of the spectacle on display was absolutely electrifying.

Our challenge now is to go one step further this year, and I am sure we will make
it, with four amazing teams that will for sure bring some electric games. I would
like to thank both the Cmara Municipal de Cascais and the FPF for their ongoing
support, he added.

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TEAMS PARTICIPATING
BSWW Tour Mundialito Cascais 2017:
Portugal, Brazil, France, Russia

MATCH SCHEDULE

Friday 21.07.17

14.30 Brazil v Russia

16.00 France v Portugal

Saturday 22.07.17

14.30 Brazil v France

16.00 Portugal v Russia

Sunday 23.07.17

14:30 Russia v France

16:00 Portugal v Brazil

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BSWW Tour Mundialito Cascais 2017

PORTUGAL

Recent records:

Winner Euro Beach Soccer Cup Belgrade 2016

Winner FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2015
Winner Euro Beach Soccer League 2015
Winner BSWW Tour Mundialito 2014, 2012, 2008, 2003,

Coach: Mario Narciso

Name Shirt name Birthdate Position

1. Tiago Petrony Ferreira Petrony 18.11.1988 GK

2. Rui Coimbra Coimbra 14.04.1986 DEF
3. Leonardo Santos Leo Martins 29.12.1989 DEF
4. Bruno Torres Torres 21.04.1980 DEF
5. Jordan Santos Jordan 02.07.1991 MF
7. Joao Saraiva (C) Madjer 22.01.1977 DEF
8. Jose Maria Fonseca Jose Maria 23.07.1982 FW
9. Bruno Novo B. Novo 04.05.1982 FW
11. Bernardo Santos Be Martins 29.12.1989 DEF
12. Elinton Andrade Andrade 30.03.1979 GK

BRAZIL

Recent records:

Winner FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Winner Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup 2014, 2016
Winner BSWW Tour Mundialito 2016,2011, 2010, 2007-2004, 2002-1999, 1997, 1994

Coach: Gilberto da Costa de Sousa

Name Shirt name Birthdate Position

1. Jenilson Brito Rodrigues Mao 06.12.1978 GK

2. Fernando Luiz de Oliveira Fernando Ddi 08.03.1981 DEF
3. Filipe Duarte da Silva Filipe 12.09.1993 MF
4. Diogo Catarino da Silva Catarino 09.01.1990 DEF
8. Bruno da Silva Xavier (C) Bruno Xavier 05.08.1984 MF
9. Rodrigo Soares da Costa Rodrigo 16.08.1993 FW
10. Luiz Alberto do Nascimento Datinha 04.09.1988 MF
11. Mauricio Perez de Oliveira Mauricinho 09.12.1989 FW
12. Rafael Augusto de Lima Rafa Padilha 11.05.1993 GK
18. Jose Lucas de Oliveira Lucas 05.06.1990 MF

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FRANCE

Recent records:

Winner FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2005

Winner Euro Beach Soccer League 2004

Coach: Gerard Sergent

Name Shirt name Birthdate Position

1. Lorenzo Dupin Dupin 30.10.1995 GK

2. Yannick Fischer (C) Fischer 17.12.1974 DEF
3. Julien Soares Soares 22.10.1988 DEF
4. Brian Maison Maison 04.07.1997 DEF
5. Martin Wallon Wallon 23.10.1996 DEF
6. Baptiste Bizot Bizot 29.08.1985 MF
7. Jeremy Basquaise Basquaise 21.09.1985 MF
8. Stephane Francois Francois 11.04.1976 DEF
10. Anthony Barbotti Barbotti 08.03.1988 FW
16. Anthony Cianni Cianni 22.02.1990 GK

RUSSIA
SENEGAL

Recent records:

Winner FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, 2013

Winner Euro Beach Soccer League 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014

Coach: Mikhail Likhachev

Name Shirt name Birthdate Position

1. Maksim Rogovskii Rogovskii 24.07.1987 GK

2. Viktor Kryshanov Kryshanov V 20.09.1988 DEF
3. Aleksei Ilinskii Ilinskii 09.04.1990 DEF
7. Anton Shkarin (C) Shkarin 15.11.1982 DEF
8. Vladislav Zharikov Zharikov 25.10.1994 DEF
10. Artur Paporotnyi Paporotnyi 28.11.1985 DEF
11. Nikolai Kryshanov Kryshanov N 20.09.1988 FW
12. Ivan Ostrovskii Ostrovskii 25.05.1990 GK
15. Kirill Romanov Romanov 20.01.1990 DEF
17. Dmitrii Kartashov Kartashov 20.05.1994 DEF

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MUNDIALITO 2016

Match results
Sunday, July 31st
13:05 USA 8-2 China
14:20 Portugal 4-6 Brazil

Final standings
1st. Brazil
2nd. Portugal
3rd. USA
4th. China

Individual awards
MVP: Belchior (POR)
Best goalkeeper: Toth (USA)
Top scorer: Luco (BRA)

MUNDIALITO 2014

Match results
Sunday, July 27th
13:05 USA 2-5 Hungary
14:20 Portugal 8-2 Japan

Final standings
1st. Portugal
2nd. Japan
3rd. Hungary
4th. USA

Individual awards
MVP: Jordan (POR)
Best goalkeeper: Hidalgo (POR)
Top scorer: Belchior (POR)

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MUNDIALITO
2013 MUNDIALITO 2012 MUNDIALITO 2011

Final standings Final standings Final standings

1st. Spain 1st. Portugal 1st. Brazil
2nd. Portugal 2nd. Spain 2nd. Portugal
3rd. Italy 3rd. Germany 3rd. Mexico
4th. Japan 4th. China 4th. France

Individual awards Individual awards Individual awards

MVP: Alan (POR) MVP: Madjer (POR) MVP: Belchior (POR)
Best goalkeeper: Hidalgo (POR) Best goalkeeper: Graca (POR) Best goalkeeper: Graca (POR)
Top scorer: Belchior (POR) and Top scorer: Madjer (POR) Top scorers: Belchior (POR)
Llorenc (ESP)

2010
MUNDIALITO MUNDIALITO 2009 MUNDIALITO 2008

Final standings Final standings Final standings

1st. Brazil 1st. Brazil 1st. Portugal
2nd. Portugal 2nd. Portugal 2nd. Brazil
3rd. Argentina 3rd. Spain 3rd. Argentina
4th. USA 4th. UAE 4th. France

Individual awards Individual awards Individual awards

MVP: Madjer (POR) MVP: Madjer (POR) MVP: Madjer (POR)
Best goalkeeper: Mendoza (ARG) Best goalkeeper: Mao (BRA) Best goalkeeper: Mao (BRA)
Top scorer: De Ezeyza (ARG), Top scorer: Amarelle (ESP) Top scorer: Madjer (POR)
Daniel (BRA), Madjer (POR)

MUNDIALITO 2007 MUNDIALITO 2006 MUNDIALITO 2005

Final standings Final standings Final standings

1st. Brazil 1st. Brazil 1st. Brazil
2nd. Portugal 2nd. Portugal 2nd. Portugal
3rd. Japan 3rd. Argentina 3rd. France
4th. Switzerland 4th. England 4th. Ukraine

Individual awards Individual awards Individual awards

MVP: Madjer (POR) MVP: Buru (BRA) MVP: Madjer (ESP)
Best goalkeeper: Pierre (FRA)
Top scorer: Madjer (POR)

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2004
MUNDIALITO MUNDIALITO 2003 MUNDIALITO 2002

Final standings Final standings Final standings

1st. Brazil 1st. Portugal 1st. Brazil
2nd. Spain 2nd. Brazil 2nd. Portugal
3rd. Italy 3rd. Spain 3rd. Italy
4th. Portugal 4th. Uruguay 4th. Argentina

Individual awards
MVP: Jorginho (BRA)
Best goalkeeper: Roberto Valeiro
(ESP)
Top scorer: Madjer (POR)

2001
MUNDIALITO MUNDIALITO 2000 MUNDIALITO 1999

Final standings Final standings Final standings

1st. Brazil 1st. Brazil 1st. Brazil
2nd. Portugal 2nd. Portugal 2nd. Portugal
3rd. Spain 3rd. France 3rd. Italy
4th. France 4th. Spain 4th. Argentina

Individual awards
MVP: Amarelle (ESP)

MUNDIALITO 1998 MUNDIALITO 1997 MUNDIALITO 1994

Final standings Final standings Final standings

1st. Brazil 1st. Brazil 1st. Brazil
2nd. Portugal 2nd. Portugal 2nd. Italy
3rd. Spain 3rd. France
4th. France 4th. Spain

Individual awards
MVP: Amarelle (ESP)

Most successful teams

Brazil (13), Portugal (5), USA (1), Spain (1)

Runners-up
Portugal (11), Brazil (3), Spain (3), Italy (1), Japan (1), Peru (1)

Third-place finishes
Argentina (3), Italy (3), Spain (3), USA (2), Brazil (1), Canada (1), Germany (1), Hungary (1), Japan
(1), Mexico (1), Uruguay (1),

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BSWW Media Manager:

Matthew Rogerson
Matthew.rogerson@beachsoccer.com
+34678485475

Cmara Municipal de Cascais

Paula Colao
paula.colaco@cm-cascais.pts
+351 968577300

BSWW Head of TV:

Alex Soriano
alex.soriano@beachsoccer.com
+34 607 904 408

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