Stephen McGettigan

FIFA and AMF affiliates discussing potential merger in South Africa

7th June 2019
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FIFA and AMF affiliates discussing potential merger in South Africa
South African Indoor Football Association (Saifa) and the South African Futsal Federation (Saff) met and announced that they have agreed in principle to integrate their two structures.

FIFA includes a women’s futsal competition in their development strategy

7th June 2019
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FIFA includes a women's futsal competition in their development strategy
FIFA's Women's Football Development includes the creation of a FIFA Women's Futsal competition in their strategy. It, unfortunately, doesn't provide a specific time frame to achieve this goal.

Netherlands bids to host 2022 UEFA Futsal EUROs

4th June 2019
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Netherlands bid for the 2022 UEFA Futsal EURO Championships
The Royal Netherlands Football Association has put forward a bid to host the 2022 UEFA Futsal Championship. Whether the Dutch bid will be successful will be clear by the end of September.

FIFA supports the construction of an International Futsal Stadium in Myanmar

1st June 2019
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FIFA supports the construction of an International Futsal Stadium in Myanmar
The General Secretary U Ko Ko Thein said "The construction of this facility will see Futsal improve in our country. There are a lot of futsal players in Myanmar and hundreds of Futsal teams. Futsal will only improve depending on the support we provide it."

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.