Stephen McGettigan

Building Unity on the Court: Mara De Ros Sparks an Important Conversation About Inclusive Futsal Coaching

28th April 2025
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Building Unity on the Court: Mara De Ros Sparks an Important Conversation About Inclusive Futsal Coaching
Mara De Ros, a Brazilian futsal coach in the UK, shares key lessons on leading multicultural, mixed-ability teams — emphasizing connection, communication, and empowerment on and off the court.

UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 Qualifiers: New Eligibility Rules and Team Selection Impact

26th April 2025
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UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 Qualifiers: New Eligibility Rules and Team Selection Impact
UEFA’s new futsal eligibility rules reshaped EURO 2026 qualifiers. Armenia’s story shows how teams adapted without relying on naturalized stars.

Africa’s New Era: Inside the 2025 CAF Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations

26th April 2025
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Africa’s New Era: Inside the 2025 CAF Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations
The 2025 Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations is a milestone for African futsal, with Morocco and Angola leading on the court and CAF launching major development plans for women’s futsal across the continent.

Small Court, Big Stage: Futsal’s Rise in the Mediterranean Games

25th April 2025
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Small Court, Big Stage: Futsal’s Rise in the Mediterranean Games
Futsal is set to debut at the Mediterranean Games in 2030, marking a major step in regional sports development, gender inclusion, and grassroots football growth across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Aparup Futsal School Partners with Spain’s LNFS to Launch School Futsal Development League in Bengal

25th April 2025
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Aparup Futsal School Partners with Spain’s LNFS to Launch School Futsal Development League in Bengal
The Aparup Futsal School, in partnership with Spain's LNFS, has launched the School Futsal Development League in Bengal to bring free, structured futsal access to over 100,000 children through AIFF Blue Cubs.

Afghanistan’s Futsal Lions Impress on Global Stage

24th April 2025
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Afghanistan’s Futsal Lions Impress on Global Stage
Afghanistan’s national futsal team is rewriting its sporting narrative — from underdogs to global contenders. After bold showings against giants like Brazil and Iran and a strong run in Morocco, the Lions of Khorasan are proving they belong among futsal’s elite.

Drama and Destiny: Inside UEFA Futsal EURO 2026’s Thrilling Qualifiers

17th April 2025
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Drama and Destiny: Inside UEFA Futsal EURO 2026’s Thrilling Qualifiers
The UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 qualifying campaign delivered high drama and historic breakthroughs. From Armenia’s stunning debut to Italy’s fall to the play-offs, a new competitive era is emerging in European futsal.

India’s 2030 Youth Olympic Bid: A Golden Opportunity for Futsal Development

14th April 2025
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India’s 2030 Youth Olympic Bid: A Golden Opportunity for Futsal Development
With India bidding to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, futsal is emerging as a key opportunity. From national teams to grassroots impact, this could be a turning point for the sport in India and South Asia.

Futsal Youth Development in Southeast Asia: AFF’s U-16 & U-19 Initiative

13th April 2025
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Futsal Youth Development in Southeast Asia: AFF’s U-16 & U-19 Initiative
The AFF’s new U-16 and U-19 futsal tournaments could be a major turning point for Southeast Asian futsal, offering youth players a long-overdue stage.

FIFA President Backs Olympic Inclusion of Futsal Once Again

12th April 2025
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FIFA President Backs Olympic Inclusion of Futsal Once Again
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated his push for futsal to be included in the Olympic Games. According to Brazil’s LNF, discussions with the IOC are ongoing ahead of Los Angeles 2028.