Futsal is the official five-a-side indoor soccer game and the only indoor soccer
recognized by FIFA. Futsal is beginning to take the country by storm as more and more soccer players, coaches,
clubs and associations discover the unique and positive qualities of Futsal. It is a game played around the world
as many of today's world stars began youth soccer by playing Futsal. The Brazilians attribute their world soccer
success to Futsal. Pele, Zico, Socrates, Ronaldo and Bebeto grew up playing Futsal and credit Futsal with
developing their skills.
Futsal is played between two teams five players each, one of whom is the
goalkeeper, and up to seven substitutes per team. The rules create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity and
technique as well as ball control and passing in small spaces