Historia del Fútbol Sala

Summary

This video dives into the fascinating history of futsal, discussing its origins and evolution. It explores two main theories: one suggests futsal began in Sao Paulo, Brazil in the 1940s, while the more widely accepted version credits Uruguay in the 1930s. The creation of futsal is attributed to Uruguayan teacher Juan Carlos Ceriani. The video also covers the establishment of international futsal competitions, such as the Pan American and World Championships, and the FIFA's involvement in 1989, bringing futsal to global prominence. Brazil's dominance in the sport is highlighted through its multiple World Cup wins.

Takeaways

• 😀 Futsal's origins have two versions: one places it in São Paulo, Brazil, in the 1940s, while the more widely accepted version places it in Montevideo, Uruguay, in the 1930s.
• 😀 Futsal was created by Uruguayan professor Juan Carlos Ceriani, who initially called it 'indoor fútbol'.
• 😀 The first major change in futsal was adapting the ball. It needed to be smaller, heavier, and less bouncy than the standard football.
• 😀 Futsal's small court size also required adjusting the number of players compared to traditional football.
• 😀 The Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol de Salón was founded in 1969 in Asunción, Paraguay.
• 😀 The first international futsal federation, the FFUSA (Federación Internacional de Fútbol de Salón), was established in 1971 with representatives from several countries, including Brazil, Argentina, and Portugal.
• 😀 The first Pan American futsal competition took place in 1980 in Mexico, with Brazil emerging as the winner.
• 😀 The inaugural Futsal World Championship was held in 1982 in São Paulo, Brazil, where Brazil became the first world champion.
• 😀 Brazil won the first three Futsal World Championships (1982, 1985, and 1988), with Paraguay winning the third edition.
• 😀 In 1989, FIFA became involved with futsal, creating the official 'futsal' sport and organizing its first FIFA Futsal World Cup in the same year.
• 😀 Brazil has been the most successful country in futsal history, winning multiple FIFA Futsal World Cups (1989, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012), with Spain and Argentina also securing titles in 2000 and 2016, respectively.
• 😀 The most recent FIFA Futsal World Cup champions were Portugal in 2021.

Q & A

What is the origin of futsal?

Futsal is believed to have originated in Montevideo, Uruguay, in the 1930s, at the Christian Association of Youth. It was created by Professor Juan Carlos Ceriani, who named it 'indoor fútbol'.

What changes were made to the game of futsal compared to regular soccer?

The main changes included using a smaller, heavier ball to accommodate the smaller indoor courts and adjusting the number of players due to the reduced playing space.

What were the early adaptations in futsal's development?

The most significant adaptation was the size and weight of the ball, as the regular soccer ball was too large and bounced excessively. The game also had fewer players due to the smaller playing area.

When and where was the first international futsal competition held?

The first international futsal competition, the Pan American Futsal Championship, took place in 1980 in Mexico, with Brazil, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, and the United States participating.

Which country won the first Futsal World Championship in 1982?

Brazil won the first Futsal World Championship in 1982, held in São Paulo, Brazil.

How did FIFA get involved in futsal?

In 1989, FIFA officially recognized futsal and introduced a new competition, the FIFA Futsal World Cup, marking its involvement in regulating the sport.

Who won the first FIFA Futsal World Cup in 1989?

The Brazilian team, Bradesco, was crowned the first FIFA Futsal World Cup champion in 1989, which was held in the Netherlands.

How many times has Brazil won the FIFA Futsal World Cup?

Brazil has won the FIFA Futsal World Cup a total of five times: 1989, 1992, 1996, 2008, and 2012.

Which country won the FIFA Futsal World Cup in 2016?

Argentina won the FIFA Futsal World Cup in 2016, defeating Brazil in the final.

What was the significance of the 1989 FIFA Futsal World Cup?

The 1989 FIFA Futsal World Cup was the first tournament organized by FIFA under its new regulations, marking the official recognition of futsal as a global sport.