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• Name: Juan Carlos Ceriani Gravier Born: March 9, 1907 – Buenos Aires,

  Argentina

  Died: June 25, 1996 (age 89 years)

  Montevideo, Uruguay

  Nationality: Uruguayan “South America” Education: Springfield College
• Juan Carlos is a physical education teacher in Uruguay, he is the inventor of futsal in 1930.The creation of this futsal because when his football team want to compete and cannot compete because the weather does not support. So, the game is moved into the room, so that futsal created.
• In 1924 and 1928 Uruguay won gold for football at The Olympic Games and in 1930 they won and hosted the first-ever FIFA World Cup. So it is no surprise that football fever was sweeping the country at the time and children were inspired to play football whenever and wherever they could.
• This was the case at the YMCA Club (now known as Club Juventus) in Montevideo, the capital city where all the World Cup games had been held. Instead of playing basketball or other indoor sports, the children chose to use the club’s gymnasium for informal games of football.
• At that time The Director For The Children’s Department at the club was an Argentinian named Juan Carlos Ceriani. Witnessing these games of indoor football, he decided he needed to create a set of rules that everyone could follow. Ceriani had recently completed his physical education studies at the International YMCA College (now called Springfield College) in Massachusetts, USA. This was the same institution where the inventors of basketball and volleyball had previously been students.
• He followed in their footsteps and created a new sport, relying heavily on the rules of basketball and other games for inspiration. Over a few years, he developed a heavier ball that was suited to the hard indoor surface. In 1933 the rules were codified and sent to the YMCA headquarters in America. This would be the catalyst for the sport’s spread across the globe.
• It would be renamed futsal, a combination of the words indoor football in Spanish, in the 1980s. At 89 years old, Juan Carlos Ceriani died in Montevideo on 25 June 1996. His legacy, however, continues in the millions of people that enjoy the game of futsal around the world every day.
• Futsal is a variant of association football (soccer) that is played on a smaller, hard court, usually indoors. The name "futsal" is a combination of the Spanish or Portuguese words for "football" (fútbol or futebol) and "hall" (sala or salão), indicating its indoor playing environment. This sport shares similarities with soccer but has distinct rules and characteristics.
• Court Size - Futsal is typically played on a smaller and hard court, often indoors. The dimensions of the court are smaller than a traditional soccer field, promoting faster and more technical gameplay.
• Team Size - Each team consists of five players, including one goalkeeper. The smaller number of players on the field encourages more individual skill and quick passes.
• Ball - Futsal uses a smaller and heavier ball compared to traditional soccer. This design promotes better ball control and quick, precise passing.
• Duration of the Game - Futsal matches are usually shorter than traditional soccer matches, with two halves of 20 minutes each. There may be variations depending on the level of play and competition.
• Substitutions - Substitutions in futsal are typically unlimited and can be made at any time during the game, with the substitution zone located near the center line.
• No Walls or Boards - Unlike indoor soccer, futsal does not involve playing with walls or boards around the field. The game relies on the boundaries marked on the floor.
• Fouls and Free Kicks - Futsal has a more strict interpretation of fouls compared to traditional soccer. Accumulated fouls result in free kicks from a designated spot on the field.
• Uruguay, 1930s – Futsal's origins can be linked to Uruguay in the 1930s. Juan Carlos Ceriani, a Uruguayan educator, is credited with creating a version of indoor football that emphasized skill, quick passes, and technical proficiency. Ceriani named the new sport "fútbol sala," which translates to "indoor football" in Spanish.
• Brazil, 1940s-1950s – Futsal gained significant traction in Brazil, where it became a popular form of indoor football. The Brazilian YMCA introduced the sport as a way to provide an indoor alternative to soccer during inclement weather. The rules and style of play were further refined, contributing to the development of a distinct sport.
• Feast of the Wise Men, 1956 – The first organized futsal competition took place in Montevideo, Uruguay, during the "Feast of the Wise Men" celebrations in 1956. This event marked a crucial moment in futsal's history, solidifying its status as a unique and organized sport.
• 1965 - The first international competition took place, when Paraguay won the first South American Cup.
• FIFUSA - Federación Internacional de Fútbol de Salón.
• 1985 – FIFUSA has registered the word fut-sal in (Madrid, Spain).
• 1982 – The first FIFUSA World Championships were held in São Paulo, Brazil.
• 1989 – FIFA wanted to promote and spread its own version of indoor football, different from the original one played in the South American countries, but they could not manage to come to an agreement with FIFUSA in the Rio de Janeiro Congress.
• FIFA Recognition, 1989 – In 1989, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body for soccer, officially recognized futsal as a distinct form of football. This recognition helped establish standardized rules and regulations for the sport, contributing to its global growth.
• FIFA Futsal World Cup, 1989 – The inaugural FIFA Futsal World Cup was held in the Netherlands in 1989, featuring national teams from around the world. Brazil emerged as the first champion, setting the stage for future international competitions, and elevating the status of futsal on the global stage.
• 1956 - the rules were not uniform. In 1956, the rules were modified by Habib Maphuz and Luiz Gonzaga de Oliveira Fernandes within the YMCA of São Paulo, Brazil to allow seniors to compete.
• Luiz de Oliveira – Wrote the Book of Rules of Futsal in 1956, then adopted also at the international level.
• September 1933 - This new sport was originally developed for playing on basketball courts, and a rule book was published.
• On 2 May 1990 - the Brazilian federation finally broke away from FIFUSA, and on 25 September, an event in Bogotá, Colombia contributed to the founding of the Confederación Panamericana de Futbol de Salon (PANAFUTSAL) together with Paraguay, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Ecuador, the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba, and Canada.
• 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics – Football was already highly popular in the country and after Uruguay won the 1930 World Cup and gold medals. it attracted even more practitioners. Ceriani's goal was to create a team game that could be played indoor or outdoor but that was similar to football.
• 2000 - The conference held in Guatemala between members of PANAFUTSAL and FIFA focused on the resolution of the dispute between the two institutions and on the achievement of futsal in the pure version that excited many in South America. The signing of the Protocol, however, was not followed by concrete actions. FIFA kept on promoting its version of futsal.
• So, the PANAFUTSAL decided to create a new worldwide body for the preservation of futsal. In December 2002, the Asociación Mundial de Futsal (AMF) was founded. It is currently composed of 40 national federations and three continental bodies, one of which was FIFS.
• In 2002 – members of PANAFUTSAL formed AMF, an international futsal governing body independent of FIFA, in reaction to the alleged stagnancy of futsal under FIFUSA. Both FIFA and AMF continue to administer the game.
• YMCA – Spread the game immediately throughout South America. It was easily played by everyone, everywhere, and in any weather condition, without any difficulty, helping players to stay in shape all year round.
• João Lotufo, a Brazilian - bring this game to his country and adapt it to the needs of physical education.
• Continued Global Growth – Futsal continued to grow in popularity throughout the late 20th century and into the 21st century. National and international competitions, youth development programs, and increased media coverage have contributed to the sport's expansion and recognition.
• Futsal is the FIFA-recognised form of small-sided indoor football (the word is a

  contraction of the Spanish 'fútbol sala'). It is played between two teams who each have five players

  on the pitch at any one time, with rolling substitutes and a smaller ball than soccer that is harder

  and less bouncy.
• We'll start at the back, with the final line of defence — the goalkeeper. Much like a

  typical 11-a-side goalkeeper, a futsal shot-stopper needs to be capable of making a range of catches and saves, with both their feet and hands. Quick reactions and reflexes are crucial, as is an ability to be commanding and issue instructions to outfield teammates (given the much smaller pitch, the need for this is arguably even greater than in 11-a- side football).
• There aren't as many unusual rules to take into account here, as we move up the pitch to

  the defender. Typically anchored in a central defensive role (but often with plenty of freedom to move around the pitch creating passing angles and contributing to offensive moves), the primary role of a defender is to stop opposition players from scoring. They'll need to jockey and close down players, track forward runs and keep an eye on clever opposition movement, and interact closely with teammates to ensure a strong defensive structure is provided throughout each game.
• WINGER

   Often the most skilful and creative players, and crucial in both attack and defence.