Asian Futsal Development

Asian futsal set to soar with new AFC Futsal Club Licensing Criteria

Asian futsal set to soar with new AFC Futsal Club Licensing Criteria

21st February 2022 15013
Asian futsal has grown steadily in recent years with the Continent’s sides achieving success on the world’s biggest stages and the sport is poised to usher in a new chapter of development with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirming the pilot implementation of futsal club licensing beginning this year.
Football Association of Malaysia launch the Malaysia Premier Futsal League

Football Association of Malaysia launch the Malaysia Premier Futsal League

27th May 2019 3961
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have launched the Malaysian Premier Futsal League (MPFL), which will start on June 28 – to show that they are determined to raise the profile of the sport .

Malaysian Futsal first professional league to kick off in April

4th March 2019 2048
Malaysian Futsal will take its next major step this year, this time through professionalisation with the league scheduled to kick off in April. However, concerns about this decision have started, asking if this is the best decision to make at this time in the sport's development in the country.
All India Football Association will look to Iran for their Futsal benchmark

All India Football Association will look to Iran for their Futsal benchmark

7th August 2018 3239
After years of planning, the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) is finally set to put life into their Futsal development and will look to Iran as their Futsal benchmark.
Sina 5X5 Golden Futsal League Announce Yadea as 2018 Title Sponsor

Sina 5X5 Golden Futsal League Announce Yadea as 2018 Title Sponsor

29th May 2018 1987
Sina Sports announce Yadea as the title sponsor of the 2018 edition of its 5X5 Golden Futsal league. Yadea, which recently became a regional supporter of the 2018 FIFA World Cup
AFC Futsal Women's Championships 2018, Thailand

AFC Futsal Women’s Championships 2018, Thailand

7th March 2018 5350
The 2018 AFC Women's Futsal Championship, which will be the second edition of the international event, will take place between May 2 and 12, 2018 in Thailand.
Futsal development by the All India Football Federation takes a step forward in 2018

Futsal development by the All India Football Federation takes a step forward in 2018

28th January 2018 4649
Football has always been the heartbeat of Northeast. And to raise the beat, this January, Futsal development within India took a step forward.
Japan’s maiden national women’s futsal league commenced this weekend

Japan’s maiden national women’s futsal league commenced this weekend

21st May 2017 15621
Japan’s maiden national women’s futsal league commenced this weekend, the country continues to show leadership in Sports development.
Vic Herman appointed Head Coach of the Indonesian National Futsal team

Vic Hermans appointed Head Coach of the Indonesian National Futsal team

6th February 2017 18444
Hermans previously coached several Asian teams, including Thailand and Iran. He also led the coaching staff of Malaysia's and Hong Kong's national teams. The 63-year-old has signed a one-year contract with Indonesia's Futsal Federation (FFI), a sub-organization of the PSSI.
Vietnam to host AFF futsal champs next November

Vietnam to host AFF futsal champs next November

31st October 2016 27804
Great news for Futsal development in Vietnam, the country played in this year's 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup and won their opening match. Popularity for the sport is growing and hosting this competition will aid the sports growth further.