Futsal UEFA Qualifiers

Hosted by The Futsal Premier League, The FA, and England’s qualifying team FC White Bear, this Saturday will see the Champions from England, France, Armenia and Albania battle it out for a place in the Championship. Two teams will qualify for the group stages.

Pioneered by Uruguay and Brazil, Futsal is a fever-pitch indoor soccer, played by millions throughout the world and now expanding quickly here in the UK.

With no fuzzy balls and walls, futsal is a fast-paced and skilful game of football and encourages the development of technically gifted players. The world’s leading footballers such as Ronaldo, Figo and Ronaldinho all played the game as youngsters, with Brazil being the Mecca for futsal since 1930.

UEFA officials are flying in for the event which will take place over Saturday 10 September – Tuesday 13 September.

UEFA tournament director, Laurent Morel comments, "I really look forward to coming back to England for a European Futsal competition. Futsal is a young sport in the UK, and there is a huge competition with other versions of small-sided football, but I am delighted to see how things are moving so positively."

As an opportunity for youngsters to try futsal and get more involved, boys and girls between the ages of 11 – 15 are invited to attend a free training session on Saturday at 1pm, with qualified coaching staff on hand to take the kids through their paces.

Event Director Gary Macbeth says: "We’ve found that once children try the game they love it. It’s a great way for them to try some tricks and learn the game".

While the session is free, you must register to attend as places are limited. To register simply email info@thefpl.com.

Game Schedule: Crystal Palace Sports Centre