Futsal : The Story

Book Extracts

Stories & Interviews
From Romário to Ronaldo: A snapshot of futsal’s story
From Romário to Ronaldo: A snapshot of futsal’s story

ROMÁRIO STOLE the show. But the 17-year-old fenômeno looking on from the bench was ready to take his mantle as the finest futsal-formed Brazilian superstar of his generation…

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Ricardinho’s legacy: the magician, the rebel game – and that goal
Ricardinho’s legacy: the magician, the rebel game – and that goal

RICARDINHO HAS retired from international futsal. So to mark the moment, here’s an exclusive extract from Futsal: The Story, which uncovers the secrets – in his own words – of the seleção star’s remarkable career

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My futsal story: from Liverpool streets to the indoor hall
My futsal story: from Liverpool streets to the indoor hall

THIS BOOK came about after my own voyage of discovery in the five-a-side game. At first glance, futsal seems to be a shrunken version of…

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‘Iniesta trained with us. Oh, he was very good…’
‘Iniesta trained with us. Oh, he was very good…’

WHEN MARC Carmona speaks, it pays to sit up and listen. So that’s exactly what I do, nestled in the principal lecture room in the swish…

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Brazil, Falcão and futsal World Cup pivot power
Brazil, Falcão and futsal World Cup pivot power

FOR MARCOS ‘Marquinhos’ Xavier Andrade, the celebrated coach of the Brazil men’s futsal team, the legendary Falcão stands tall as the…

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“FUTSAL IS ESSENTIAL. I THINK IT SHOULD BE PART OF FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT EVERYWHERE”

ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ

- Jamie Fahey, Futsal

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    Blending memoir and history, Jamie Fahey makes the case for futsal’s transformative grassroots effect, both in the UK and abroad

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    Latest musings, short stories, commentary, ideas and blogs by Jamie Fahey on all the subjects futsalstreetspot.com holds dear

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“SO I DECIDED TO FOCUS ON FUTSAL AND LET MY DREAMS COME TRUE THROUGH IT”

SHAHRZAD MOZAFAR

- Jamie Fahey, Futsal