SportsAugust 11, 2026
futsal
FOOT-sal
Definition
A variation of association football played on a smaller, hard court, typically indoors with a smaller, low-bounce ball.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish 'fútbol de salón' or Portuguese 'futebol de salão', meaning 'hall football' or 'lounge football'.
In the news
The article mentions an indoor futsal academy as a component of a proposed $75 million soccer development, highlighting the scope of the project.
Council rejects plan for elite soccer hub
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