Courtesy: The AFC.com


Shaikh Salman sends best wishes to Asia's FIFA Futsal World Cup sides

Sep 09 2016

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), has sent his best wishes to the five Asian teams competing at the FIFA Futsal World Cup which starts in Colombia on Saturday.
The AFC is represented by Australia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam, who all qualified through the 2016 AFC Futsal Championship held in Uzbekistan in February, with the Islamic Republic of Iran lifting the trophy.

Shaikh Salman said: “All our teams showed in the AFC Championship in Uzbekistan that futsal is thriving in Asia and now they will test themselves against the best sides in the world who have gathered in Colombia.

“The high-tempo, captivating matches and stunning goals at the AFC Futsal Championship earlier this year exemplified the role futsal continues to have on player development. I am confident of more riveting displays in Colombia.

“The tournament will be memorable for both Uzbekistan and Vietnam who will be competing at their first FIFA Futsal World Cup. I wish all five of the Asian teams the very best of luck and I am sure that they will represent Asia with great style, technique and sportsmanship as well as pride.”

Vietnam made footballing history in qualifying for Colombia as this will be the first time they have ever appeared in any FIFA tournament. Thailand take on Russia in Medellin tomorrow (Colombia time) while at the same time Uzbekistan will face Panama in Cali.


Posted by Luca Ranocchiari --> luca.ranocchiari@futsalplanet.com