Minifootball

Minifootball is a variation of association football.[1][2][3][4] It is mainly play in 5-a-side, 6-a-side, 7-a-side and 8-a-side on an astro turf. The highest authority of mini football is currently World Minifootball Federation. Over the years, the popularity of minifootball have increased from South America to Europe and to Asia.

Minifootball
Highest governing bodyWorld Minifootball Federation
Characteristics
ContactYes
Team members5–8 per side (including goalkeeper)
Mixed genderNo, separate competitions
TypeTeam sport, ball sport
EquipmentFootball
Presence
OlympicNo
ParalympicYes

References

  1. "What is Minifootball?". EMF miniEURO. Archived from the original on 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  2. "About WMF". World Minifootball Federation. World Minifootball Federation. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  3. hermesauto (2019-06-28). "Football: Search on for amateur players to represent Singapore at minifootball World Cup". The Straits Times. Singapore: The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 2019-06-29. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  4. "RULES". ausminifootball.com. Australia. Archived from the original on 2019-06-23. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
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