Rules of the Game – 4
- POSTED ON: 13 Oct, 2017
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- POSTED BY: Chari Vijayaraghavan
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Futsal is an interesting game along the lines of football but with an interesting set of rules. A standard match consists of two equal periods of 20 minutes. The length of either half is extended to allow penalty kicks to be taken or a direct free kick to be taken against a team that has committed more than five fouls. The interval between the two halves cannot exceed 15 minutes. Take a look…
Futsal currently has two governing bodies: Asociación Mundial de Fútbol de Salón (AMF) and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). AMF is the successor organisation to the original governing body. FIFA later took an interest in futsal. However, talks between FIFA and AMF to reconcile governance were not successful. FIFA organizes its own separate competitions. Let’s see how the sport evolves.