Deivid gives thanks to futsal
Fenerbahçe SK were the surprise package of this season’s UEFA Champions League, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time and coming close to pipping Chelsea FC to the last four.
Futsal development
The spectacular goals of Deivid book-ended the run, from his acrobatic volley against FC Internazionale Milano on Matchday 1 and his stunning long-range drive versus Chelsea FC. The Brazilian’s secret? The small-sided game in which the European club finals begin today in Moscow, futsal. “I started playing futsal when I was seven and played until I was 12,” Deivid told uefa.com. “It helped a lot and it still helps me, especially in situations when you need to dribble or run in short spaces.”
Brazilian secret
Brazil will certainly be well-represented in the squads for the UEFA Futsal Cup final four, in which hosts MFK Dinamo Mosvka, Russian rivals MFK Viz-Sinara Ekaterinburg, Kairat Almaty and ElPozo Murcia FS will all aim to lift the trophy on Sunday. Deivid is in no doubt that his nation’s devotion to the small-sided side game helps explain their remarkable football prowess. “In Brazil we used to play football on the streets, with not much space and a small goal,” the 28-year-old said. “It is similar to futsal. And I think this is one of our secrets, in general, as to why Brazilians are more skilful. You have to find solutions within seconds and in not much space.”
 uefa.com
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