Stephen McGettigan

Can Futsal become the heart of the Small Sided Games approach?

31st May 2019
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Can Futsal become the heart of the Small Sided Games approach?
As it stands futsal plays no formal part of the Scottish FA’s player pathway yet it’s the only small sided games recognized by UEFA & FIFA.

Football Association of Malaysia launch the Malaysia Premier Futsal League

27th May 2019
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Football Association of Malaysia launch the Malaysia Premier Futsal League
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have launched the Malaysian Premier Futsal League (MPFL), which will start on June 28 – to show that they are determined to raise the profile of the sport .

Wales Futsal International’s fame continues to grow and inspire

24th May 2019
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Wales Futsal International's fame continues to grow and inspire
Wales Futsal International Rico Zulkarnain's fame continues to grow and inspire with kids looking up to him in Wales, Australia, Indonesia and around the world. One, in particular, fan, is Newport County Professional football player, Momodou Touray.

England v Scotland U23 match at Beacon of Light in Sunderland

23rd May 2019
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England v Scotland U23 match at Beacon of Light in Sunderland
Beacon of Light in Sunderland to host international futsal match over Bank Holiday weekend, the sports venue has been chosen to host Sion Kitson's England U23 side as they take on Scotland this Sunday.

Manchester Futsal Club – Titles, Awards and Developments

22nd May 2019
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Manchester Futsal Club - Titles, Awards and Developments
Manchester Futsal Club has been one of the most prominent and established clubs in Great Britain. Futsal Focus takes a look at the club, its successes this year and talks with club co-founder Simon Wright.

Blood Flow Restriction During Futsal Training Increases Muscle Activation and Strength

22nd May 2019
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Blood Flow Restriction During Futsal Training Increases Muscle Activation and Strength
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of leg blood flow restriction (BFR) applied during a 3-a-side futsal game on strength-related parameters. Twelve male futsal players were randomly assigned into two groups (n = 6 for each group) during 10 training sessions.

England Futsal captain Raoni Medina finishes Sports Director course with the RFEF

21st May 2019
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England Futsal captain Raoni Medina finishes Sport Director course with the RFEF
Raoni Medina, England National Futsal team captain finishes a Sports Director course in Spain with Royal Spanish Football Federation (Real Federación Española de Fútbol).

The first ever U20 Club Futsal World Cup taking place in Brazil

20th May 2019
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The first ever Club Futsal World Cup U20 taking place in Brazil
The competition will feature Teams from Spain FC Barcelona Lassa, Boca Juniors and River Plate (Argentina), Cerro Porteño (Paraguay), Peñarol (Uruguay) and Brazilian clubs S.C. Corinthians Paulista and Carlos Barbosa Futsal.

Relationship with Sunderland University can lead to greater things

20th May 2019
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Relationship with Sunderland University can lead to greater things
Sunderland Futsal Club competed in their first National League campaign with the help of university students Lewis Mckay and Ahmed Abdelraouf who played vital parts in Pumas campaign and have been called up to train with their national sides

Former MLS star Sean Bowers – Why Futsal is great for youth Soccer players

20th May 2019
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Why Futsal is great for youth Soccer players
Futsal Focus partner SoccerToday has provided this article for Futsal Focus followers to read about how Sean Bowers, former MLS defender and the former Captain of U.S. National Futsal Team believes futsal made his soccer game better and why.