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Monday 14 April 2008
January 2010 date for futsal finals
The sixth UEFA European Futsal Championship in Hungary will take place from 18 to 30 January 2010 after being switched from its scheduled autumn slot.
Saturday 29 December 2007
Spain reign again in futsal
Established forces Spain and MFK Dinamo Moskva were the big winners in futsal this year but the sport is undergoing big changes at many levels.
Saturday 1 December 2007
Hungary awarded next finals
The UEFA Executive Committee has chosen Hungary as hosts of the next UEFA European Futsal Championship which will use venues in Budapest and Debrecen.
Monday 26 November 2007
The futsal EURO dream dozen
With finals having concluded on Sunday, uefa.com's reporting team in Portugal select the 12 players from the eight squads who shone during the event.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Superb Spain retain futsal title
Italy 1-3 Spain
Spain became the first team to successfully defend the European crown with a peerless performance in Porto.
Sunday 25 November 2007
'A fantastic moment of joy'
Spain captain Javi Rodríguez, goalscorer Marcelo and star man Álvaro reflect on their 3-1 final win against Italy, for who Adriano Foglia was philosophical.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Joel bemoans Portugal 'failure'
Portugal player Joel Queirós described the hosts' fourth-place finish as a "failure" after narrowly missing out on first the final and then a medal.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Master Lozano inspired Venancio
Spain coach José Venancio, who only took over the job in September, paid tribute to his predecessor Javier Lozano after their final win against Italy in Porto.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Russia edge hosts for futsal bronze
Russia 3-2 Portugal
Vladislav Shayakhmetov's goal moments after a home equaliser earned Oleg Ivanov's charges third place.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Prolific trio share goalscorer crown
Serbia's Predrag Rajić, new Russia star Cirilo and Spain stalwart Daniel ended the 2007 UEFA European Futsal Championship finals as joint-top scorers.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Ivanov pleased with third-place finish
Russia coach Oleg Ivanov had praise for his team, especially goalkeeper Sergei Zuev, and also Portugal after the hosts were pipped for third place.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Nothing to split futsal finalists
The irresistible force of holders Spain faces the immovable object of Italy in a fascinating UEFA European Futsal Championship final on Sunday.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Star names given biggest stage
Spain and Italy have between them been in every single European futsal final but today will be the first time the rivals have met each other for the title.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Captains show mutual respect
Spain's Javi Rodríguez and Italy's Nando Grana will shake hands today as captains in the final in Gondomar but they used to line up for the same club.
Sunday 25 November 2007
Hosts and Russia seek consolation
Hosts Portugal and Russia both had their moments in the finals but after narrow last-four defeats they are contemplating a play-off for third in Porto on Sunday.

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