Stephen McGettigan

English champions Oxford City Lions having to start all over again

29th August 2016
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English champions Oxford City Lions having to start over again
English champions Oxford City Lions fell just short of the main round of the UEFA Futsal Cup in the preliminaries due to a controversial loss to Kosovan club FC Feniks. Returning to England is now a new chapter for the club who have lost all the players and are having…

FIFA scouts program arrives in futsal

23rd August 2016
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FIFA scouts program arrives in futsal
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.

Tranmere Rovers believe in the importance of Futsal as a sport

21st August 2016
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England's only A license Futsal coach made a bit of Futsal history when he became Tranmere Rovers FC first ever Futsal head coach and will lead their first Futsal team into the FA National Futsal League.

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

20th August 2016
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A whole new ball game: Can Balu Nayar make an IPL out of Premier Futsal?
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

The Irish FA Futsal International Cup in partnership with Futsal Focus

19th August 2016
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The Irish FA Futsal International Cup in partnership with Futsal Focus
The Irish FA Futsal International Cup in partnership with Futsal Focus. Futsal Focus working with the Irish FA organized Northern Ireland's first ever Futsal tournament, coaching conference and panel discussion.

Australia’s most successful Futsal Referee Scott Kidson retires

19th August 2016
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Australia’s most successful Futsal Referee Scott Kidson retires
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…

FIFA and the Colombian Football Association deliver Futsal legacy programme

19th August 2016
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FIFA and the Colombian Football Association deliver Futsal legacy programme
The FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 is not yet upon us, but plans are well afoot to secure its legacy. These centre on the School Programme, a joint initiative between FIFA and the Colombian Football Association (FCF) to promote and encourage the playing of futsal among children aged six…

MLS Portland Timbers, Operation Pitch Invasion unveil new futsal court in the U.S.A

19th August 2016
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Recently, we posted about Keith Tozer the Commissioner of the Professional Futsal League launching in the United States of America, unveil a Futsal community stadium/ hub in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in his role as the President of the Wisconsin Sports Group. This week in Portland, Oregon another Futsal court was unveiled…

An Ozzie with a Futsal dream: Courage and determination

17th August 2016
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An Ozzie with a Futsal dream: Courage and determination
Help Marc Achieve His Futsal Dream!

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

17th August 2016
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Why would New Zealand bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup?
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?