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Latvian Team Pulls off a Coup: Ricardinho Returns to European Futsal with Riga Signing

Latvian Team Pulls off a Coup: Ricardinho Returns to European Futsal with Riga Signing

2nd August 2023 2395
Futsal legend Ricardinho returns to Europe with Riga Futsal Club! The renowned player, a six-time "Best Futsal Player in the World," will set out to help his new club progress to the main round UEFA Futsal Champions League.
End of an Era: Futsal Legend Ricardinho Concludes His Asian Journey in Indonesia

End of an Era: Futsal Legend Ricardinho Concludes His Asian Journey in Indonesia

30th July 2023 1183
Futsal legend Ricardinho's incredible journey in Indonesia comes to a close with Pendekar United.
Exciting Developments in African Futsal: U-Ligue Pro representing Futsal in the Ivory Coast

Exciting Developments in African Futsal: U-Ligue Pro representing Futsal in the Ivory Coast

26th July 2023 988
In the Ivory Coast, the U-Ligue Pro, an inter-university Futsal competition took place for the first time, and it was a resounding success! The competition's founder has aspiration to continue to grow the competition to benefit futsal at home and beyond in Africa.
Zinacantepec welcomed the Mexican Futsal National League in Mexico

Zinacantepec welcomed the Mexican Futsal National League in Mexico

20th July 2023 639
Mexico continues to try and increase awareness and participation of futsal through the development of their National Futsal League
Renowned Brazilian Futsal Coach Fernando Ferretti Passes Away, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in the Sport

Renowned Brazilian Futsal Coach Fernando Ferretti Passes Away, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in the Sport

13th July 2023 1290
Fernando Ferretti, a renowned Brazilian futsal coach, passed away at the age of 69. The news of his passing has been met with sorrow around the world.
Futsal behind bars: looking for a second chance through futsal

Futsal behind bars: looking for a second chance through futsal

15th May 2023 1772
Futsal is a sport practiced in all parts of the world, even in the most restricted places, futsal crosses borders, and even bars. Futsal Focus spoke with Blanche Aliño, Community Relations Service Officer and Spokesperson of the Cebu City Jail - Male Dormitory in the Philippines.
Nathaniel Markwei discusses the new futsal project in Ghana

Nathaniel Markwei discusses the new futsal project in Ghana

13th May 2023 1196
Nathaniel Markwei, Ghana Football Association's Futsal Committee Chairman, talks to Futsal Focus followers about their ambitious plans for futsal, not just domestically, but on the international stage as well.
Vic Hermans Launches the HIGH 5 Women’s Futsal League in the Philippines

Vic Hermans Launches the HIGH 5 Women’s Futsal League in the Philippines

20th April 2023 3206
Last year, the Philippine Football Federation piloted a U23 Women's Futsal League and hosted their first-ever women's international futsal match against Guam. These developments were so successful that they are now launching the HIGH 5 Women’s Futsal League.
Ghana Futsal Premier League has officially launched

Ghana Futsal Premier League has officially launched

12th April 2023 1007
Futsal development in Ghana, after almost three decades of being in a state of limbo, the Ghana Football Association officially launched, the Ghana Futsal Premier League and it promises to bring back the excitement and glory of the sport in the country.
Futsal's popularity continues to grow in South Africa

Futsal’s popularity continues to grow in South Africa

5th April 2023 1172
The President of the South African Indoor Football Association (Saifa), Poobie Govindsamy says the future of South African futsal is bright.