Stephen McGettigan

FIFA postponing the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup to 2021

12th May 2020
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FIFA announce postponing the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup to 2021
Postponement of the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup was finally announced today following a thorough assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The goalkeeper influence on ball possession effectiveness in futsal

5th May 2020
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The goalkeeper influence on ball possession effectiveness in futsal
Aim of the study: Identify which variables best predict success in futsal ball possession when controlling for space and task-related indicators, situational variables, and the participation of the goalkeeper as a regular field player or not (5 vs. 4 or 4 vs. 4).

Miguelín: “The Champions League’s our priority – I want to take ElPozo to the top”

5th May 2020
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One of the finest players to grace Spanish futsal over the past decade who has tasted every emotion the sport has to offer.

England Futsal legend Stuart Cook takes on a new challenge at Bolton Futsal Club

28th April 2020
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England Futsal legend Stuart Cook takes on a new challenge at Bolton Futsal Club
Bolton Futsal Club announced today that they have appointed Stuart Cook their assistant 1st team coach and Director of coaching.

The Influence of a Futsal Goalkeeper as an Outfield Player on Defensive Subsystems in Futsal

28th April 2020
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The Influence of a Futsal Goalkeeper as an Outfield Player on Defensive Subsystems in Futsal
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the Futsal goalkeeper as an outfield player on defensive subsystems in the team sport of futsal.

Social media sensation Futsal player Hudson Hogsett

28th April 2020
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Social media sensation 7 year old Hudson Hogsett
Today, we are interviewing the father of social media sensation Hudson Hogsett, Ron Hogsett, the social media sensation whose video was watched by over 4.5 million people on Futsal Focus Facebook page.

What next for the LNFS? Government supports RFEF sale of Futsal rights

23rd April 2020
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What next for the LNFS? Government supports RFEF sale of Futsal rights
Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD) has ratified the sale of centralised rights by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for futsal along with the women’s competitions and the Segunda División B, the third tier of club football

A first approach to talent identification in Oceania: Anthropometric and physiological characteristics of Melanesian futsal players

18th April 2020
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A first approach to talent identification in Oceania: Anthropometric and physiological characteristics of Melanesian futsal players
Futsal Research: This study assessed the anthropometric and physiological characteristics of elite Melanesian futsal players in order to determine the best performance predictors.

Resistance Training on Physical Performance of Under-20 Futsal Players

17th April 2020
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Resistance Training on Physical Performance of Under-20 Futsal Players
Futsal Research: Resistance training (RT) is an effective methodology to improve the physical performance of athletes. However, up to now, no studies have addressed the RT benefits in under-20 futsal players.

Remarkable bravery of Northern Irish Internationals on the front line of the Coronavirus pandemic

9th April 2020
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Remarkable bravery of Northern Irish Internationals on the front line of the Coronavirus pandemic
Northern Ireland Senior Women defender Julie Nelson has applauded a raft of current and former female international players who are working for the NHS and other essential services in the front line during the coronavirus crisis.