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Futsal is a fast-paced, small-sided soccer game played on a hard court, typically indoors, with five players per team (including a goalkeeper). It emphasizes technical skill, quick decision-making, and ball control in tight spaces. The game uses a smaller, heavier ball with less bounce than a standard soccer ball, and matches consist of two 20-minute…