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All India Football Association to launch State Futsal Leagues and Cup

All India Football Association to launch State Futsal Leagues and Cup

23rd February 2019 1575
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to launch its first-ever AIFF Futsal Cup with State Futsal Leagues in eight selected states.
Luis Figo parts ways with Premier Futsal; calls five-day tournament 'complete failure'

Luis Figo parts ways with Premier Futsal; calls five-day tournament ‘complete failure’

29th May 2018 3002
An irate Luis Figo has parted ways with Premier Futsal, calling the five-a-side tournament a 'complete failure' while slamming the organisers for "continuous breach of obligations."
An additional 13 Futsal internationals sign to play in the Premier Futsal League in India

An additional 13 Futsal internationals sign to play in the Premier Futsal League in India

3rd July 2016 13476
Premier Futsal continue to add international futsal talent to their roster and they will be told soon which of the 8 franchise clubs in the league they will play for. The roster of players announced today includes UEFA Championship-winning Italian national Jairo Manoel dos Santos, two-time World Cup-winning Spaniard Francisco…
AIFF battles rival Futsal league as more I-League clubs protest

AIFF battles rival Futsal league as more I-League clubs protest

24th June 2016 16682
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is once again fighting fires. A rival futsal competition and the departure of two I-league clubs have caused new headaches for the federation that is managing the merger of the high profile Indian Super League into its professional league structure.
Paul Scholes signs for the Premier Futsal League in India

Paul Scholes signs for the Premier Futsal League in India

23rd June 2016 16334
“Futsal is a fascinating format that has played a pivotal role in developing the skills of some of the greatest football players. I have seen Futsal grow not just back home, but also across the world and I have played in a few of those tournaments,” said the former midfielder.
Premier Futsal in India sign top futsal internationals for their league

Premier Futsal in India sign top futsal internationals for their league

22nd June 2016 37202
Premier Futsal unveiled Alessandro Rosa Vieira, the sport's most renowned player fondly known as Falcao, as the league's first big signing last month. Now, joining him are 18 other futsal stars from across eight nationalities.
Premier Futsal League: The future of Futsal in India

Premier Futsal League: The future of Futsal in India

14th June 2016 12396
Premier Futsal is making headlines around the world. The organization appointed Football legend Luis Figo as their President and signed star players such as the Pele of Futsal Falcao and marquee football players like former FC Barcelona and Chelsea player Deco. Futsal Focus wanted to learn more about this league,…
Premier Futsal announced Deco signing and All India Football Federation considering legal action

Premier Futsal announced Deco’s signing and the All India Football Federation is considering legal action

9th June 2016 381525
On the same day, two organizations in India made big announcements, Premier Futsal announced the signing of former FC Barcelona and Chelsea player Deco and the All India Football Federation announced that they are considering league action against the Futsal league organizers.
India's Premier Futsal League launching this year sign Brazilian Futsal legend Falcao

Brazilian Futsal legend Falcao signs for India’s Premier Futsal League launching this year

12th May 2016 10051
Premier Futsal on Wednesday inked a deal with Futsal superstar Alessandro Rosa Vieira, popularly known as Falcao, marking a major signing for the first-ever multi-national league ahead of its inaugural season.
Premier Futsal organisers plan to go ahead with the league as they don't need AIFF's permission

FIFA labels Indian Premier Futsal League unauthorised

28th April 2016 7388
Barcelona and Real Madrid legend Luis Figo announced the launch of the Futsal League on Tuesday which he is the President of but FIFA has labelled it unauthorised.