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Futsal Insights by Doug Reed -Developing Futsal Competitions & Generating Fan Interest (Part 2)

By | Editorial

(This article is reproduced directly from DougReedFutsal.com with the permission of the author)

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

Futsal Insights by Doug Reed -Developing Futsal Competitions & Generating Fan Interest

By | Editorial

(This article is reproduced directly from DougReedFutsal.com with the permission of the author)

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

Dusan Matic: Futsal in Greece is growing

By | Interviews

Dusan Matic is a well known and respected goalkeeper coach, currently working with the Finland Mens National team. Dusan spent a week with the Champion of Greece DOUKAS SAC, and we asked him to share his thoughts with us, about the level and quality of Futsal in Greece. Read More

Doukas wins back to back championships!

By | News

Doukas defended their title successfully and won last night (6/05/2018) their second consecutive championship in Greece! In the 4th Final, the team from Marousi, Athens overwhelmed Panathinaikos futsal with a convincing performance 5-2, at home. Doukas defended well, got critical goals by Karavidas(2) and Kondylatos (1)in the first half and sealed off the win in the second half with two more goals by Mikelis and Konstantinou. Read More

Futsal Insights by Doug Reed

By | Editorial

UEFA Futsal EURO 2018 Tournament Review

(This article is reproduced directly from DougReedFutsal.com with the permission of the author)

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.

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Futsal Insights by Doug Reed

By | Editorial

How Futsal Can Compete In The Digital Age

(This article is reproduced directly from DougReedFutsal.com with the permission of the author)

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.

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