Football | Futsal
Futsal is five-a-side soccer that can be played on indoor and outdoor courts. Logistically, it closely resembles basketball. It has also been referred to as minisoccer. Brazilian superstars such as Pelé, Zico and Sócrates have played Futsal extensively, and it is now FIFA's international indoor game.
The game was created by an Argentine, Juan Carlos Ceriani, in 1930 in Montevideo, Uruguay, for use in YMCAs. It soon became popular throughout South America and became a particular favourite in Brazil.
 In Spanish-speaking countries it is called Futbol de Salon, or Futbol Sala, which means indoor soccer. In Brazil, where Portuguese is spoken, it is referred to as Futebol de Salão. In the US, although it is becoming more popular, it is still confused with Indoor Soccer, that has different rules. FIFA now terms it Futsal.   See a full history of the game and Origins from Futsal England:.
Brazil has proved to be the dominant force at the first three World Championship series, winning in Holland in 1989, Hong Kong in 1992, and Spain in 1996. 		There are Futsal clubs and leagues throughout the World competing Nationally and Internationally

The  World Cup 2000 championship was in Guatemala  Details for 2004

The Laws of Futsal were revised Jan 2000
See also Rules from Futsal England

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