Stephen McGettigan

Soccer and Futsal: Validating a 4-Instrument Protocol for Assessing Executive Function in Female Athletes

3rd January 2024
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This study investigates how cognitive abilities impact success in soccer and futsal. The researchers crafted a reliable 4-instrument protocol to assess executive functions in female players. Through two studies, the protocol identified strengths in working memory and inhibition, emphasising their importance among elite athletes. This tool proves valuable for evaluating…

French Football Federation President Philippe Diallo “A historic Achievement”

23rd December 2023
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French Football Federation President Philippe Diallo "A historic Achievement"
President Philippe Diallo sends warm congratulations to the players, coach, and staff for this historic achievement.

Elite Victors and Play-Off Battles Await: Unravelling the 2024 Futsal World Cup European Journey

21st December 2023
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Elite Victors and Play-Off Battles Await: Unravelling the 2024 Futsal World Cup European Journey
With debuts, dominant performances, and play-off battles, the narrative unfolds as European slots for the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup start to be filled.

Yerevan Scores Big: UEFA Futsal Champions League 2024 Finals Set to Thrill in Armenia’s Capital

21st December 2023
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Yerevan Scores Big: UEFA Futsal Champions League 2024 Finals Set to Thrill in Armenia's Capital
Yerevan's 6,900-capacity arena, Karen Dermichyan, will host the 2024 UEFA Futsal Champions League finals on May 3 and 5. Top teams like Mallorca Palma Futsal and Barça will compete in the four-team knockout event.

Revealing Opponents: AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Draw Unveils Exciting Matchups

18th December 2023
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Revealing Opponents: AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Draw Unveils Exciting Matchups
Embark on the "Road to Glory" as futsal teams gear up for intense battles in the pursuit of AFC Futsal supremacy and FIFA World Cup qualification. The draw ceremony revealed challenging matchups, setting the stage for electrifying clashes from April 17-28, 2024.

2024 Concacaf Futsal Championship: Unveiling Groups and Schedule

16th December 2023
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2024 Concacaf Futsal Championship: Unveiling Groups and Schedule
Central America gears up for the 2024 Concacaf Futsal Championship, a key qualifier for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan. From April 13 to 20, 2024, teams battle at Polideportivo Alexis Arguello in Managua, Nicaragua, for global representation.

Mozambique in or out of 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations? CAF communication confusion!

12th December 2023
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Mozambique in or out of 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations? CAF communication confusion!
Mozambique confirms with our sources that they have not been informed by CAF that they have been excluded from the Futsal African Cup of Nations.

CAF Draw for Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2024 Qualifiers to take place in December

6th December 2023
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CAF Draw for Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2024 Qualifiers to take place in December
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) gears up for the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2024 qualifiers, with the draw scheduled for the last week of December 2023. Read the article to find out who is participation in this edition of the competition.

Revolutionizing Women’s Futsal: UEFA Unveils Expanded Championship Format for 2027

5th December 2023
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Revolutionizing Women's Futsal: UEFA Unveils Expanded Championship Format for 2027
UEFA responds to the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup by cancelling the 2024-25 European Women's Futsal Championship for a transformative move to a four-year cycle. With teams increasing from four to eight, the UEFA Women's Futsal EURO 2027 promises intensified and thrilling competition.

Baltic Triumph: Latvia and Lithuania to Co-Host UEFA Futsal EURO 2026

5th December 2023
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Baltic Triumph: Latvia and Lithuania to Co-Host UEFA Futsal EURO 2026
Latvia and Lithuania make history by securing the hosting rights for UEFA Futsal EURO 2026. Riga and Kaunas will host the 16-team finals from January 18 to February 8, 2026, marking a significant milestone for both nations. This co-hosting venture, the first for Futsal EURO, amplifies the anticipation for an…