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FIFA scouts program arrives in futsal

FIFA scouts program arrives in futsal

23rd August 2016 39679
The concept behind this programme lies in facilitating exchanges between interested parties in the sport. Anything that helps ease the movement of players between leagues and regions will have a positive impact in the general technical development of futsal. It is a virtuous circle of collaboration.
A whole new ball game: Can Balu Nayar make an IPL out of Premier Futsal?

A whole new ball game: Can Balu Nayar make an IPL out of Premier Futsal?

20th August 2016 46173
Courtesy of the Economic Times read this insightful interview concerning the development of Premier Futsal in India, its success despite opposition, those who were involved in its development and in their belief that Futsal like the IPL will be a success in India
Australia’s most successful Futsal Referee Scott Kidson retires

Australia’s most successful Futsal Referee Scott Kidson retires

19th August 2016 13131
Scott Kidson, Australia’s most successful Futsal Referee, has announced he will retire from domestic and international refereeing at the conclusion of the 2016 season. Futsal Focus would like to send our best wishes to Scott Kidson. In 2008, before Futsal Focus founder Stephen McGettigan created the company, he was a…
Why would New Zealand bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup?

Why would New Zealand bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup?

17th August 2016 22759
New Zealand has officially submitted their bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup but for a novice of the sport, a big question would be, why?
Premier Futsal League gets 13 million TV viewers

Premier Futsal League gets 13 million TV viewers

8th August 2016 27747
The opening day garnered 4.8 million TV viewers tuned in for futsal by international players. This was followed by the first two matches of the tournament.
AFC Futsal Championship signs off with more record numbers

AFC Futsal Championship signs off with more record numbers

8th August 2016 14813
More than 64,600 watched the championship, beating the aggregate spectatorship of all the previous AFC Futsal Club Championships combined since the competition started in 2010. The 2016 attendance increased by 365% on the 2015 edition.

New Zealand Women’s futsal to the fore

20th July 2016 23898
Women’s futsal has been in the spotlight over recent weeks with sides representing New Zealand taking part in a pair of international tournaments for the first time and such milestones are likely to keep coming with further opportunities in the pipeline.

Series Futsal Australia ventures west for 2016 national cup

20th July 2016 17972
The prestigious Series Futsal Australia tournament will be fought out in West Australia for the first time this October at the Western Australian State Futsal Centre.
Record attendance numbers at the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championships

Record attendance numbers at the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championships

18th July 2016 45846
According to Inside World Football, the AFC Futsal Club Championships have broken record attendance numbers in the first three days of competition in the Bangkok Arena, Thailand.
Premier Futsal India and the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championships

Premier Futsal India and the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championships

15th July 2016 18480
The importance of Premier Futsal India and a potential Indian league champion competing in future AFC Futsal Club Championships.