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The era of big data with machine learning, artificial intelligence and algorithms is here. The future is said to be decisions made according to insights from data with its objectivity being superior to human subjectivity. Read More
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A lack of interest leads to a lack of revenues which means there is an inability to attract professional management to the sport. This creates a negative loop as the expertise isn’t there to identify and execute strategies to attract more fans.
Recognising this, sport industry leaders were interviewed to gain their opinions on the approach that should be applied by sports competitions, in particular those in futsal, to generate fan interest. They were either sport marketers (SM) or competition organisers (CO). Read More
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The career opportunities for aspiring futsal players are limited with few professional futsal leagues and teams. Even the best leagues in the world feature players who are not full-time and far too frequently clubs suffer financial problems with salaries left unpaid.
Overall, the sport is still heavily underdeveloped, causing many to miss out on experiencing this wonderful game. Currently, it is very dependent on the limited support that can be leveraged from football and generated by its lucrative competitions. With that comes the inevitable obligation for futsal to help service the interests of football rather than a complete focus on its own needs. Read More
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It was one of the biggest games of their season and they had lost. The coach was furious. He had been screaming at his players, not to mention the referees, throughout the game. Now he was giving his players a dressing down after the final whistle. Read More
UEFA Futsal EURO 2018 Tournament Review
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Another fantastic UEFA Futsal Euro has ended with the usual drama, excitement and, as with the last World Cup, a new name on the trophy.
How Futsal Can Compete In The Digital Age
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Futsal has gained a devoted following but has not yet achieved widespread popularity. Developing a passion for the game requires an introduction and opportunity to experience it regularly. Unfortunately, many haven’t had this.
Premise: we’re guilty as well. I am, no excuses. We use it, we enjoy it sometimes. Yeah, our ego becomes bigger… bigger, and bigger… till is bigger than our heads and brains.