MEDIA GUIDE

03. Media Procedures

04. : The

06. Beach Soccer: Facts and Figures

07. BSWW Tour – Almada 2018

08. Match Schedule

09. The Teams

13. BSWW Tour – Mundialito history and records

16. Media Contacts

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ACCREDITATION. BSWW’s 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 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accreditation for the BSWW TOUR – MUNDIALITO ALMADA 2018 remains a property of the Organizing Committee and can be withdrawn at any time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 ).

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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 ALMADA 2018 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 , 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 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 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 . To everyone's surprise, defeated in the final, while heavy favourites and hosts 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. in 2008, Dubai in 2009, Ravenna () 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 world’s 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 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 Soccer’s 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 • 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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+180 500.000+ 250million+ SPECTATORS ONSITE GLOBAL TV HOUSEHOLD COUNTRIES PER YEAR REACH BROADCAST LIVE BSWW EVENTS

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The BSWW Mundialito Beach Soccer will land in Portugal again this summer, but with a new venue.

For this 2018 edition this traditional beach soccer showdown moves to the village of Almada (Costa da Caparica), by the Tajo side, just next to the country’s capital, Lisbon.

The event, as confirmed by Beach Soccer Worldwide and the Câmara Municipal de Almada, is set to take place between June 15th and 17th, with four teams involved.

Hosts Portugal will take on neighbours , winners of the competition in 2012, CONCACAF giants Mexico and Japan, who come back to the competition after their spell in Espinho in 2014, where they followed Portugal becoming runner-ups of the competition.

The Mundialito is the oldest running event in the Beach Soccer panorama, happening since 1994, and celebrating this its 22nd edition. Brazil, with 14 titles, boast the best records, followed by Portugal, with 5.

Will the hosts be able to add one more to their tally this 2018?

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TEAMS PARTICIPATING BSWW Tour – Mundialito Almada 2018: Portugal, Japan, Mexico, Spain

MATCH SCHEDULE

Friday 15.06.18 12.30 – Japan v Spain 13.45 – Mexico v Portugal

Saturday 16.06.18 16.30 – Spain v Mexico 17.45 – Portugal v Japan

Sunday 17.06.18 12.30 – Japan v Mexico 13.45 – Portugal v Spain

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BSWW Tour – Mundialito Almada 2018

PORTUGAL

Recent records:

• Winner – Euro Beach Soccer Cup Belgrade 2016 • Winner – FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2015 • Winner – 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 4. Bruno Torres Torres 21.04.1980 DEF 5. Jordan Santos Jordan 02.07.1991 MF 6. Alan Cavalcanti Alan 21.06.1975 DF 7. Joao Saraiva (C) 22.01.1977 DEF 8. João Gonçalves J. Gonçalves 09.05.1995 FW 10. Bernardo Santos Be Santos 29.12.1989 DEF 12. Elinton Andrade Andrade 30.03.1979 GK 13. Ricardo Batista Ricardinho 24.07.1989 MF

BRAZIL

JAPAN

Recent records:

• Quarter-finalist FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 • Third place – BSWW Tour - Mundialito Espinho 2014

Coach: Ramos Ruy

Name Shirt name Birthdate Position

1. Terukina Shingo Shingo 08.09.1984 GK 12. Kawai Yusuke Kawai 06.05.1988 GK 8. Komaki Masayuki Komaki 30.08.1982 MF 5. Iino Tomoyuki Iino 29.01.1985 MF 11. Goto Takasuke Goto 04.06.1985 FW 9. Yamauchi Shusei Yamauchi 09.09.1985 FW 10. Moreira Ozu Ozu 21.01.1986 DF 6. Okuyama Masanori Okuyama 07.06.1986 FW 3. Matsuoka Shota Matsuoka 18.08.1988 DF 7. Oba Takaaki Oba 24.12.1992 MF

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MEXICO

Recent records:

• Runner-up – FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017 – CONCACAF Qualifier Bahamas • Winner – BSWW Tour – Bahamas Beach Soccer Cup

Coach: Ramón Raya

Name Shirt name Birthdate Position

1. Diego Villaseñor Franco Villaseñor 22.05.1987 GK 2. Angel David Rodriguez Rodriguez 21.02.1985 DF 3.Erick Samano Aleman Samano 04.06.1991 DF 4. Edgar Portilla Magaña Portilla 29.03.1995 MF 5. Benjamin Jesus Mosco Mendes Mosco 02.09.1985 MF 6. Jose David Vizcarra Morales Vizcarra 21.12.1990 MF 7. Daniel Efrain Alderete Alba Alderete 12.11.1994 FW 8. Fausto Jair Aleman Palacios Aleman 08.07.1988 MF 9. Ulises Torres Pineda Torres 21.03.1992 MK 12. Gabriel Alejandro Macias Macias 19.10.1991 GF

SPAIN SENEGAL

Recent records:

• Winner – BSWW Tour Mundialito 2012 • Winner – Euro Beach Soccer Cup 2014 • Winner – FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 - Europe Qualifier

Coach: Joaquín Alonso

Name Shirt name Birthdate Position

1. Francisco Jesus Donaire Lopez Dona 16.08.1982 GK 2. Riduan Dris Bouzian B. Dris 21.10.1990 MF 3. Antonio Jose Mayor Hernandez Antonio 20.04.1983 MF 5. Francisco Jose Cintas Caro Cintas 22.09.1987 DF 6. Fernando Guisado Perez Fernando 06.10.1989 DF 8. Adrian Frutos Garcia Adri Frutos 25.07.1991 DF 9. Eduard Suarez Molina Eduard 06.08.1990 FW 10. Llorenç Gomez Leon Llorenç 03.11.1991 FW 11. Salvador Manuel Ardil Navarro Chiky 17.04.1988 FW 13.Raúl Ardil Navarro Raúl 19.09.1984 GK

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MUNDIALITO CASCAIS 2017

Match results Final standings Individual awards Sunday, July 23rd 1st. Brazil MVP: Rodrigo (BRA) 13:05 – 5-2 France 2nd. Portugal Best goalkeeper: (BRA) 14:20 – Portugal 4-6 Brazil 3rd. Russia Top scorer: Rodrigo and 4th. France Mauricinho (BRA)

MUNDIALITO CASCAIS 2016

Match results Final standings Individual awards Sunday, July 31st 1st. Brazil MVP: Belchior (POR) 13:05 – USA 8-2 China 2nd. Portugal Best goalkeeper: Toth (USA) 14:20 – Portugal 4-6 Brazil 3rd. USA Top scorer: Lucão (BRA) 4th. China

MUNDIALITO ESPINHO 2014

Match results Final standings Individual awards Sunday, July 27th 1st. Portugal MVP: Jordan (POR) 13:05 – USA 2-5 2nd. Japan Best goalkeeper: Hidalgo 14:20 – Portugal 8-2 Japan 3rd. Hungary (POR) 4th. USA 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. 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)

MUNDIALITO 2010 MUNDIALITO 2009 MUNDIALITO 2008

Final standings Final standings Final standings st 1 . Brazil 1st. Brazil 1st. Portugal nd 2 . Portugal 2nd. Portugal 2nd. Brazil rd 3 . Argentina 3rd. Spain 3rd. Argentina th 4 . 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. 4th. 4th.

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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MUNDIALITO 2004 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. 4th. Argentina

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

MUNDIALITO 2001 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 (14), Portugal (5), USA (1), Spain (1)

Runners-up Portugal (12), 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), Russia (1)

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BSWW Media Manager: Iñaki Uribarri [email protected] +34 662 177 857

Câmara Municipal de Almada André Salgado [email protected] +351 96 215 70 61

Miguel Ribeiro [email protected] +351 96 171 34 85

Federação Portuguesa de Futebol Rodrigo Dias [email protected] +351 965 333 927

BSWW Head of TV: Adrià Giménez [email protected] +34 648 059 036

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