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I started playing futsal in the favela because it was the closest pitch to where we lived. I think it was good for me,…

— Philippe Coutinho

When I was six, I started playing futsal for Canto do Rio until I was ten.

— Vinicius Junior

I played futsal growing up in Baurd. In futsal you need to think quick and play quick so its easier for you when you…

— Pele

I think all children like futsal. Making quick decisions, moving fast when you're in difficulties on the pitch; it teaches you a lot. I'm…

— Douglas Costa

I think futsal helped me a lot when I was 11 or 12 years old. It helped me to think quicker and look for…

— Ederson

A lot of the moves I make originate from futsal. It's played in a very small space, and the ball control is different in…

— Ronaldinho

The transition from football to futsal is very difficult, as this is a shorter and faster version. We have no time to think, but…

— Cafu

Whether it is in duels with defenders or against keepers, I use a lot of what I learnt and perfected playing futsal all those…

— Wissam Ben Yedder

I grew up playing soccer and always loved playing it.

— Wes Welker

I was born close to soccer, and I've been living and working in soccer since I was small.

— Zico

Players like Ronaldinho and Neymar started in futsal schools. Denilson loved playing too, looking for things to take onto the soccer pitch.

— Douglas Costa

Brazil was a very good experience. I learned a lot about how to play football, both technical and physical. There would be a hundred…

— Henrikh Mkhitaryan