Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small sided football game that is widely played across the world
and is officially recognised by both UEFA and FIFA. The nature of the game places a large
emphasis on technical skill and ability in situations of high pressure, and is subsequently an
excellent breeding ground for football competencies that can be translated into the 11-a-side
format of the game. Many of the top world class footballers played Futsal in their youth and
credit it with supporting their footballing development; players of the calibre of Pele, Zico,
Ronaldinho, Kaka, Lionel Messi to name but a few of the South American legends all played
and enjoyed Futsal. But Futsal has not just helped produce South American football stars, on
the European stage Cristiano Ronaldo, Deco, Xavi, Fabregas amongst many others have played
Futsal to develop their skills.
Read more at http://www.thefa.com/my-football/player/futsal/what-is-futsal
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