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Futsal behind bars: looking for a second chance through futsal

Futsal behind bars: looking for a second chance through futsal

15th May 2023 1381
Futsal is a sport practiced in all parts of the world, even in the most restricted places, futsal crosses borders, and even bars. Futsal Focus spoke with Blanche Aliño, Community Relations Service Officer and Spokesperson of the Cebu City Jail - Male Dormitory in the Philippines.
Nathaniel Markwei discusses the new futsal project in Ghana

Nathaniel Markwei discusses the new futsal project in Ghana

13th May 2023 1119
Nathaniel Markwei, Ghana Football Association's Futsal Committee Chairman, talks to Futsal Focus followers about their ambitious plans for futsal, not just domestically, but on the international stage as well.
Vic Hermans Launches the HIGH 5 Women’s Futsal League in the Philippines

Vic Hermans Launches the HIGH 5 Women’s Futsal League in the Philippines

20th April 2023 2805
Last year, the Philippine Football Federation piloted a U23 Women's Futsal League and hosted their first-ever women's international futsal match against Guam. These developments were so successful that they are now launching the HIGH 5 Women’s Futsal League.
Ghana Futsal Premier League has officially launched

Ghana Futsal Premier League has officially launched

12th April 2023 792
Futsal development in Ghana, after almost three decades of being in a state of limbo, the Ghana Football Association officially launched, the Ghana Futsal Premier League and it promises to bring back the excitement and glory of the sport in the country.
Futsal's popularity continues to grow in South Africa

Futsal’s popularity continues to grow in South Africa

5th April 2023 1052
The President of the South African Indoor Football Association (Saifa), Poobie Govindsamy says the future of South African futsal is bright.
Futsal facilities a challenge in Fiji

Futsal facilities a challenge in Fiji

4th April 2023 1114
Futsal is the fastest-growing sport in Fiji but futsal facilities are a major concern as there is only one standard indoor venue in the country.
A-League club expands into futsal in Australia

A-League football club expands into futsal in Australia

29th March 2023 335
A-League club Western United continues its expansion across the West of Victoria with the acquisition of an elite futsal club, Western Wolves.
Umbro confirms renewal of sponsorships in Brazilian futsal

Umbro confirms renewal of sponsorships in Brazilian futsal

29th March 2023 263
The Men's National Futsal League, the Women's Futsal League, and Mundo do Futsal (World of Futsal) have Umbro's support for 2023
Greenland: futsal in the polar territory

Greenland: futsal in the polar territory

12th March 2023 1174
Greenland is the largest island in the world, it's population is 56,000 people, and futsal is one of the most popular sports in the territory.
Pele, futsal champion in 1955

Pelé, futsal champion in 1955

10th March 2023 1092
Pelé was born in Bauru, and became the king of the Bauru futsal championship. Hecelebrated winning the title in 1955 with Radium Futebol Clube.