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Futsal complex in the Solomon Islands gets the green light

Futsal complex in the Solomon Islands gets the green light

4th October 2016 13415
Today, the Solomon Islands announced more great news for the sports development. Construction will begin next month on a long-awaited futsal complex in Solomon Islands.
Jaime Yarza: FIFA’s Futsal Architect

Jaime Yarza: FIFA’s Futsal Architect

28th September 2016 22182
Kris Fernandes is in Colombia for Futsal Focus at the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup and sat down with one of the most important people in world futsal, FIFA’s Jaime Yarza. In this candid, detailed, and fascinating discussion about futsal Jaime speaks about his experiences and work in futsal and…
Kris Fernandes live in location at the FIFA Futsal World Cup for Futsal Focus

Kris Fernandes live on location at the FIFA Futsal World Cup for Futsal Focus

9th September 2016 27576
Senior correspondent Kris Fernandes will be reporting live from the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Colombia for Futsal Focus via our Facebook and Twitter pages. To keep up with all the action, interviews and discussions follow Futsal Focus on Facebook and Twitter.
Premier Futsal India to go global plus Kaka and Beckham are expected to play

Premier Futsal India to go global plus Kaka and Beckham are expected to play

31st August 2016 24109
The Premier Futsal League said it had reached 50 million television viewers in 10 countries and had nearly 700 million engagements with the property across the world (including repeat).
FIFA scouts program arrives in futsal

FIFA scouts program arrives in futsal

23rd August 2016 39600
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.
A whole new ball game: Can Balu Nayar make an IPL out of Premier Futsal?

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

20th August 2016 46101
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
Australia’s most successful Futsal Referee Scott Kidson retires

Australia’s most successful Futsal Referee Scott Kidson retires

19th August 2016 12948
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…
Why would New Zealand bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup?

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

17th August 2016 22680
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?
Premier Futsal League gets 13 million TV viewers

Premier Futsal League gets 13 million TV viewers

8th August 2016 27681
The opening day garnered 4.8 million TV viewers tuned in for futsal by international players. This was followed by the first two matches of the tournament.
AFC Futsal Championship signs off with more record numbers

AFC Futsal Championship signs off with more record numbers

8th August 2016 14744
More than 64,600 watched the championship, beating the aggregate spectatorship of all the previous AFC Futsal Club Championships combined since the competition started in 2010. The 2016 attendance increased by 365% on the 2015 edition.