Futsal History

Futsal was happening in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930 when Juan Carlos Ceriani created a side of football for competition in YMCAs.In Brazil, this version developed on the streets of Sao Paulo, and finally a rule book was published. The sport began to extend across South America, and its reputation ensured that a prevailing body was formed under the name of FIFUSA (Federación Internacional de Fútbol de Salón) in 1971, along with the World Championships. The first FIFUSA World Championship were held in São Paulo, with hosts Brazil crowned champions in front of Paraguay and Uruguay. Even more countries participated in the second World Championships held in Madrid in 1985. Due to a disagreement between FIFA and FIFUSA over the administration of fútbol, FIFUSA coined the word fut-sal in 1985.

FIFA took control of the World Championships in 1989. Under new strategy made by FIFA, the scientific aspects of the game for players and spectators were improved. The linesmen were replaced with a second referee and there were infinite substitutions. It also introduced a size 4 football, which was weighted to reduce spring up by 30% compared to a conventional ball, which enabled quicker play and, for the initial time, scoring goals with the head.