The title of "father of futsal" is often attributed to João Carlos de Oliveira, a Brazilian educator and sports enthusiast. In the 1930s, he helped develop the game of futsal as a way to play soccer indoors, creating rules that adapted the sport for smaller teams and confined spaces. His contributions laid the foundation for what would become an internationally recognized sport, governed by FIFA and other organizations.
Futsal was created in 1930.
Marca Futsal was created in 2005.
Nidaros Futsal was created in 2003.
Futsal-Liiga was created in 1998.
Liga Futsal was created in 1996.
WAFF Women's Futsal Championship was created in 2008.
There is no BMI requirement for futsal. However, futsal is a fast sport requiring speed and agility, and most futsal players are built much like soccer players are.
Indonesian Futsal League was created in 2006.
Swiss Futsal Championship was created in 2004.
Albanian Futsal Cup was created in 2011.
Qatar Futsal League was created in 1977.
Amateur Futsal League was created in 2010.