In the Futsal world rankings, France sits 19th place in Portugal has received worldwide Futsal recognition due to the incredible performances of players like Ricardinho.
He was also the top goal scorer in the Futsal World Cup with 12 Goals. His goal haul, however, was not enough as Portugal finished 4th in the tournament.
It was founded in and currently has 14 teams. Like many other countries, Portugal has their share of big-name players with starts in Futsal. The biggest name with a Futsal background is Cristiano Ronaldo. Picking 5th place was probably the hardest choice. The highest level of play in the country comes from the Indonesia Pro Futsal League.
It was founded in and has 16 futsal teams. While Indonesia may never make it on the spotlight for the 11 aside national team, this will be a great opportunity for them to take stardum on the international Futsal stage.
The choice for 5th place was difficult and the alternative to Indonesia would have been Italy. They are maybe not quite yet ready to win the World Cup but in the coming years they could become at par with the best teams in the world. In fact, Morocco have confirmed themselves as the best team on the African continent after defeating Egypt in the finals of the African Futsal Cup of Nations. This was their second continental title and it was also their consecutive title. The story behind United States as one of the emerging futsal nations has been live in futsal community for quite some time now.
However, looking at the national team statistics, one could mistake USA for being a futsal powerhouse. USA national team clinched silver and bronze medal on the first two World Cups! In they defeated Belgium in the match for the third place, and three years later lost in finals against Brazil At the beginning of futsal, American professional outdoor soccer was in a state of disarray but the U.
Unfortunately, the fall from grace also included the domestic futsal leagues. All things aside, major obstacle for such league are tremendous financial costs for the teams. There was a big buzz about the Professional Futsal League a few years ago. Dallas Mavericks' owner and famous businessman Mark Cuban bought the league and there were rumors that wealthy sports franchises from the U. However, by the end of , there is still no indication of when or even whether the league will ever come to life….
Lately, there has been a lot of emphasis on the development of futsal youth programs. There are numerous programs in place which facilitate the education of coaches and referees, and youth training programs which allows the screening process to be easier. Trouble is, it seems that United States have all the prerequisites to develop as a strong futsal nation, but the only thing missing is the league itself. But in the United States, one thing is certain, if you want to start a national pro league, it requires a significant investment.
Since futsal is still a very new sport in our country, it is not an easy task to secure investors willing to commit the significant resources needed to establish a truly National League. In United States, they are hoping that participation on another World Cup could boost the interest for futsal and help its development. I believe that with the players we have, we can reach the quarterfinals. Futsal is the ultimate game for helping players to develop skillful and creative tactics, foot skills, and ball control.
Futsal is a fast-paced and exciting game that creates players that think quickly on the field and perform well under the pressure of a fast moving game. With on the field teams no larger than 5 vs 5, players are constantly involved in the action and touching the ball. What is the difference between Futsal and indoor soccer? Well, Futsal actually is indoor soccer! In the U. Would Arena indoor soccer or Futsal indoor soccer be better to help my child develop their soccer skills?
There really is no comparison and the difference is clear to us and to any players that have experience playing futsal. But if you still have doubts, have a look at the facts below;. Futsal Fact 1 - All of the world's greatest players grew up playing futsal and recognize the game of futsal as a major reason why they have such amazing footskills and the ability to think quickly in the pressure of a game. The futsal goal is much smaller - 3 x 2 metres. An air-filled, size 5, association football weighs around grams; the foam-filled, size 4, futsal ball weighs approximately 10 grams less but is much less bouncy.
With less bounce, the futsal ball tends to stay on the ground, making it easier to get under control and to play intricate football.
The game is played to similar rules and principles of association football. The ball can be played with any part of the body except the hands, and the game is won by the team that scores the most goals. Red and yellow cards are given for misconduct. Free kicks and penalties are awarded to the opposing team for infringements. And, there are corner kicks to restart play as per association football. But there are some significant differences. Compared to an association football match comprising two 45 minute halves, a game of futsal is played over two 20 minutes sessions with a minute break.
There can be up to two referees and a time-keeper on the pitch, and a futsal team comprises only 12 players with five on the court at any one time — one of whom must be the goalkeeper. And, playing on a hard surface, the players wear flat rubber-soled shoes with no cleats.
Futsal is designed to be a fast, furious, skill-based game. The futsal court is small; the players have less room to manoeuvre and less time to think. There are more touches, more actions per player, more shots and more goals. There are rules, strategies and tactics that can make or break a game. So, whoever wants to play futsal must be fit, agile and quick thinking.
There are, of course, professional players, both men and women, who play in national and club teams in international, federation and national competitions. These players receive a wage, and teams and tournaments are properly organised and fully funded and sponsored. However, the small space required and the relatively low cost of the facilities provide opportunities for almost everyone to play futsal.
Children, boys and girls, on the streets, in schools, colleges and universities can play. In communities and in countries that do not have spaces or climates that are suitable for outdoor football pitches and stadiums, those that do not have the funding for association football, and from tiny island nations to large continental countries, people can play. Futsal also provides an opportunity for people, such as the women in countries who are uncomfortable playing in large open public stadiums or in-front of male spectators, to play this exciting team game.
As in many countries, Qatar is a relatively recent participant in the game of futsal; however, they have become heavily involved very quickly and are developing as a force in the game.
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