Stephen McGettigan

England progress from 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup Preliminary Group A

4th February 2019
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The 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup Preliminary Group A ended with England continuing their progress as a Futsal developing nation by qualifying for the main round.

Physical performance of elite and sub-elite Spanish female futsal players

3rd February 2019
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Physical performance of elite and sub-elite Spanish female futsal players
The aim of this study was to determine the parameters distinguishing top female futsal players from lower level players.

Coach bad behaviour at grassroots Futsal matches

1st February 2019
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Coach bad behaviour at grassroots Futsal matches
This week the Hereford Times reported that Herefordshire FA's Futsal leagues future looked uncertain due to 'appalling behaviour by coaches' at grassroots Futsal matches

Functional and biochemical adaptations of elite level futsal players from Brazil along a training season

1st February 2019
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Functional and biochemical adaptations of elite level futsal players from Brazil along a training season
Although hard training is mandatory in elite level futsal players training, few studies have proposed a biochemical follow up in futsal players during a whole season.

Futsal technique by David de Gea is changing goalkeeping

30th January 2019
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David de Gea's futsal technique is changing football goalkeeping
David de Gea technique has sparked debate in goalkeeping circles. "It's not textbook at all," says Richard Lee, the former Premier League goalkeeper and founder of the Goalkeepers' Union podcast.

7 associations declare their interest to host the 2022 UEFA Futsal EURO

29th January 2019
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7 associations declare their interest to host the 2022 UEFA Futsal EUROs
 The declaration of interest made by the bidders is not binding and the final proposal must be delivered with the bid dossier by 30 May 2019 at the latest.

Northern Ireland Women’s Futsal League reaches semi-finals

28th January 2019
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Northern Ireland Women's Futsal League reaches semi-finals
This season’s Women’s Futsal League kicked off in October with 20 teams involved. It attracted sides from the NIFL Women’s Premiership, the NIWFA Championship and NIWFA’s North 1 and 2 plus South 1 and 2 11-a-side leagues.

Download FIFA Youth Futsal Development Report

28th January 2019
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Download FIFA Youth Futsal Development Report
The Grassroots and Youth Department, part of the FIFA Technical and Development Division, has now drafted a Youth Futsal Development Report, sharing important points of analysis on Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympics.

Northern Ireland Futsal and Malta share victories in World Cup preparations

22nd January 2019
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Northern Ireland Futsal and Malta share victories in World Cup preparation
Northern Ireland Futsal National team hosted Malta this weekend for International Futsal friendlies to prepare for their World Cup preliminary round qualifiers.

2019 UEFA U19 Futsal EURO group qualifiers to kick off in Lithuania and San Marino

21st January 2019
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2019 UEFA U19 Futsal EURO group qualifiers to kick off in Lithuania and San Marino
The 2019 UEFA U19s Futsal EURO preliminary qualifiers will kick off tomorrow in Lithuania and San Marino and the fixtures will continue until Friday, 25 January.