Futsal world cup: mercurial Merlim points to stars of the future

MERLIM WILL not be in Uzbekistan. But the inspirational Italy and Sporting CP legend, still plying his trade aged 38, reveals his thoughts on who will shine at the 10th futsal World Cup

Jamie Fahey 02/09/2024 Jamie Fahey 02/09/2024

Futsal world cup, Jorge braz: ‘Fifa could have the two biggest sports on the planet’

PORTUGAL ARE the world champions. They are also unbeaten. since 2016 in tournament matches. Jorge Braz, the coaching mastermind, reveals his thoughts ahead of Uzbekistan 2024

Jamie Fahey 13/02/2022 Jamie Fahey 13/02/2022

Euro 2022, the legacy: Portugal, memory loss & winning artistry

JORGE BRAZ’S Portugal retained their futsal Euros title. Here are my five main observations – including the potent new winning formula –from witnessing history being made up close in the Netherlands.

Jamie Fahey 03/10/2021 Jamie Fahey 03/10/2021

‘When Ricardinho has a goal, he achieves it’ – Jorge Braz

JORGE BRAZ hailed Ricardinho’s “huge sacrifice” to inspire the seleção to an historic first World Cup final in Lithuania and declares: “We are ready to face Argentina.”

Jamie Fahey 22/09/2021 Jamie Fahey 22/09/2021

Ronaldo & Ricardinho: Portugal’s incomparable goal kings

CRISTIANO RONALDO and futsal’s Ricardinho are both 36-year-old captains of Portugal’s national teams. But how do they match up? And should they simply be enjoyed instead of compared?

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Review for Futsal - The Story of An Indoor Football Revolution

“SUPERB - AS STYLISH AS ANY OF THE GREAT BRAZILIANS WHO GAVE US THIS SPORT”

- Daniel Taylor, The Athletic