Futsal Growth

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?
Athletic Union League to boost Futsal participation in the Republic of Ireland

Athletic Union League to boost Futsal participation in the Republic of Ireland

10th August 2016 14962
The Athletic Union League (AUL) in conjunction with the Football Association of Ireland is looking for expressions of interest to play in the AUL Futsal League (Men's Senior) and a new under 19 Futsal League.
The seventh professional football club enters the FA National Futsal League

A seventh professional football club enters the FA National Futsal League

10th August 2016 12001
York City Football Club announced early this week that they were entering a team into the FA National Futsal League led by experienced Futsal Coach Junior Roberti. Futsal Focus caught up with Junior to find out more.
Premier Futsal League gets 13 million TV viewers

Premier Futsal League gets 13 million TV viewers

8th August 2016 27748
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.

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.
Irish FA Futsal Development Strategy 2016-2020

The Irish FA partners with Futsal Focus to deliver exciting Futsal projects

19th July 2016 52887
The Irish FA are delighted to announce two major Futsal Projects that will take place at the end of July in partnership with Futsal Focus.
Record attendance numbers at the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championships

Record attendance numbers at the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championships

18th July 2016 45847
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.
Premier Futsal India kicks off with Falcao v Ryan Giggs

Premier Futsal India kicks off with Falcao v Ryan Giggs

13th July 2016 40168
Kicking off on the 15 July Premier Futsal India will start with Chennai vs Mumbai then Goa vs Kolkata.