FIFA Futsal 2008 fever reaches Asia

Asia’s passion for futsal will soon be reignited across the world’s biggest continent when the 2008 AFC Futsal Championship is staged in Thailand from 11 to 18 May. This year’s continental indoor competition also serves as the qualifying tournament for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008, with 16 teams vying for four berths at the global showpiece, which will be played in Brazil from 30 September to 19 October.