FUTSAL? In Denmark

“Is this futsal?” That’s what I asked myself the other day when they explained Danish futsal rules.

First thing that called my attention was the number of player. They don’t play 5 to 5 but 4 to 4. I don’t really know if this Danes are in an extremely perfect shape, they love doping or just love to get wasted playing football.

Second difference. No goalkeeper and no one can use his hands. The lack of a goalie is coherent with the number of players but I don’t get that if there is a penalty you can’t use your hands! Are they that lousy players that need such an advantage in a penalty kick? Come on, what’s next? Blindfold the goalie? Nonsense

But my favorite rule was the number of defenders. You can only defend with 3 guys, the last one cannot go beyond the midfield. This way the fourth player becomes as useless as a traffic cone that can only observe how the other team executes his teammates.

The field is surrounded by a wooden wall that you can play with. Is like being back in school when the walls were another player.

Of course I cannot but mention the lack of competitiveness. Here everyone plays. Nothing to do with Spain. If you are a fatty boy with no skills, it does not matter. Eh, equality is well promoted, that’s for sure. But the spirit of overcome is at the same level that Spanish economy. I am sorry but “the important thing is taking part” is one of the biggest lies of this world only exceeded by “I have read and accept the terms and conditions” and “We can still be friends”

Well, it seems that I better adapt to that sport mix of futsal, handball and hockey…