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2025 UEFA U-19 Futsal EURO Draws Set Preliminary and Main Round Groups

The UEFA U-19 Futsal EURO 2025 draws have shaped the preliminary and main round matchups, with teams battling for seven spots alongside hosts Moldova in the finals. Portugal aims to defend its title as new and…

England Futsal: Achievements, Challenges, and the FA’s Limited Support for a Growing Sport

Despite recent successes, England Futsal faces persistent challenges due to the FA’s limited support, funding gaps and questions about long-term sustainability. With the FA focusing on futsal as a fun grassroots activity, the sport’s competitive pathway…

UEFA Futsal Champions League Elite Round: High-Stakes Battles Await in Host Cities

The UEFA Futsal Champions League elite round kicks off November 26 in four host cities, where 16 of Europe’s top futsal teams will compete for a place in the May 2025 finals. With intense rivalries, host…

UEFA Futsal Champions League Elite Round: Europe’s Best Set for Showdown

The UEFA Futsal Champions League elite round features 16 top European teams, including champions Palma, Sporting CP, and Kairat, alongside promising debutants like Cartagena. The draw on October 31 will set up groups for mini-tournaments running…

The Silent Architect of Success: Unveiling the Crucial Role of Analysts and Nutrition in Futsal with Alireza Abbasi

In this insightful interview, Alireza Abbasi, a renowned figure in sports science and futsal, discusses the critical roles of analysis, nutrition, and psychology in achieving success on the futsal court.

U.S. Futsal National Teams Set to Compete in IFA World Championship in Malaysia

The U.S. Futsal Federation has announced that the U16 U.S. Futsal National Select Teams will compete in the IFA World Championship in Malaysia starting August 18, 2024.

The Ripple Effects of SvFF’s Futsal Budget Cuts: A Deeper Dive with Per Broberg

Per Broberg discusses the impact of the Swedish Football Association’s 76% budget cut to futsal, affecting youth development, elite teams, and international competitions. With 200,000 players affected, the futsal community is uniting to explore new paths…

Manchester Futsal Club Narrowly Falls Short in Thrilling UEFA Champions League Debut

Manchester Futsal Club came close to earning a point in their UEFA Futsal Champions League debut, falling 3-2 to Armenian champions FC Yerevan.

2025 UEFA Under-19 Futsal EURO: A Comprehensive Guide

The 2025 UEFA U19 Futsal EURO, hosted at Chișinău Arena, Moldova, from 28 September to 5 October, will feature top youth teams like Portugal and Spain. Draws on 31 October 2024 will determine qualifying groups for…

Breakthroughs and Triumphs: Europe’s Path to the First FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup

Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Sweden advance in the European qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup, showcasing both established talent and new debutants.

Futsal’s Steady Development: A Comparison with Football’s Past and Women’s Football’s Rise

Futsal has grown rapidly since 1989, yet global media visibility remains limited. The 2024 World Cup marked a key moment as the sport looks toward Olympic inclusion, paralleling the rise of women’s football.

Magnus Futsal Documentary Premieres to Packed Cinema, Celebrating Historic Libertadores Victory

Magnus Futsal makes history with a documentary on their Copa Libertadores win, led by futsal legend Rodrigo Capita. This is the first time futsal content hits the big screen.

Futsal and Proud host André Caro talks with Rodrigo Saldanha, Uddevalla Futsal Head Coach

Futsal & Proud podcast: Uddevalla Futsal Club (Sweden) Head Coach Rodrigo Saldanha talks to Futsal Focus' Futsal & Proud host André Caro about his life and career in futsal and journalism.

Watch Futsal & Proud full interview with Westcliff University Coach Ivan Todorovic

Want to play futsal at an American University with a full scholarship? Watch this interview and find out what kind of students/ players they are looking for and more!

Futsal & Proud show: Want to play futsal at an American University with a scholarship?

Ivan Todorovic, head coach of the Westcliff University Futsal program in America talks with Futsal & Proud host Andre Caro about their futsal program, recruitment process, their scholarship, who can apply and how you can apply,…

Full interview: Futsal & Proud host Andre Caro interviews Argentina goalkeeper Nico Sarmiento

Exclusive interview: Nico Sarmiento is a world cup and Adidas Golden Glove winner in 2016, a finalist runner up in 2021, and a Copa America de Futsal winner in 2022.