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The International Socca Federation (ISF) is a governing body for socca.[1]

This organization sets up the Socca World Cup, a world championship in socca, and more 5, 6, 7 or 8-sided tournaments for professional teams.[2]

History

Formation

The ISF was formed in late 2017 by small-sided football teams across Europe and the rest of the world. It was launched at a ceremony in Birmingham in February 2018, with guests of honour including World Cup and EURO referee Mark Clattenburg.[3][4] 51 countries invited to the launch.[5]

Eligibility criteria are minimal. Anyone who wants to run a national 6-a-side team in their country can register with the ISF if no such team already exists, subject to an approval process.[6]

Governance

The governance structure announced involves a number of top figures from the Socca world. Pakistani businessman Shahzeb Mehmood Trunkwala of World Group[7] was elected as Honorary Vice President, along with English solicitor and charity founder Tim Ollerenshaw.[8]

Greek businessman Thanos Papadopoulos[9] took over as CEO, and German events mogul Christoph Köchy[10] became Head Of Sponsorship.[11] Stuart Winton, a socca referee, was appointed tournament director.[12][13]

Ambassadors

Popular football figures were signed on to be ambassadors, led by Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho, who has played in socca exhibition games in Pakistan in summer 2017.[14][15] Other players that signed up to be ambassadors included Robert Pires and Ryan Giggs.[16]

Members

62 nations sorted by 2023 full men ranking: [17]

Socca World Cup

Main article: Socca World Cup

The inaugural 2018 Socca World Cup took place in Lisbon, Portugal, at the Trunkwala Stadium. It was refereed by Clattenburg.[18][19][20] Successive World Cups were held in Rethymno, Crete[21] (2019), Budapest, Hungary[22] (2022), and Essen, Germany[23] (2023).

Other leagues

Main article: Socca EuroCup
Socca EuroCup 2024 - Moldova - Italy

A Socca Champions League was held in October 2018 in Porec, Croatia. Dynamik Toruń from Poland emerged as champions.[24] A second Champions League was held in Maribor, Slovenia in September 2019. Slovenian side ARKO Kljucarovci beat Dynamik Toruń 4–2 in overtime.[25]

In 2023, The first Socca EuroCup took place in Chișinău, Moldova. Kazakhstan won 2-1 on penalties against Romania.[26] 13 teams participated.

In 2024, the second Socca EuroCup took place in Chișinău, Moldova. Kazakhstan won against Croatia.

See also

References

  1. ^ "International Socca Federation Rules & Regulations". Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Membership Levels – Socca".
  3. ^ "Formation of 'International Socca Federation' announced - Daily Times". 6 February 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Socca Federation Meeting Hailed As A Great Success - News - Leisure Leagues". 9 February 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  5. ^ "First International Socca Federation conference on Feb 8". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  6. ^ "International Socca Federation - Tournaments Around The World". International Socca federation. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  7. ^ "World Group". www.worldgroup.pk. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  8. ^ Brown, Graeme (20 April 2017). "Mazars hosts charity tea at The Cube". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  9. ^ "liberost". liberost. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  10. ^ "Christoph Köchy". www.six-a-side.de. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  11. ^ "Governance - International Socca federation". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  12. ^ "Star Referees". www.ukminifootball.co.uk. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  13. ^ "Home - Star Sixes". Star Sixes. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  14. ^ "Football: 'Ronaldinho and friends' to play exhibition matches in Pakistan - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  15. ^ "Team Ronaldinho beats Giggs-7 to take 1-0 series lead". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  16. ^ "Your chance to win Ryan Giggs' shirt!". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  17. ^ https://soccafederation.com/
  18. ^ "2018 World Cup- Portugal". soccafederation.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  19. ^ "SOCCA SETS THE BAR HIGH ALL AROUND THE WORLD". soccafederation.com. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  20. ^ "Instituto Neymar Jr on Instagram: "Olha só que legal!! O Instituto Neymar Jr. está estampando a camisa da Seleção Brasileira de Futebol de 6 no Primeiro Mundial de Mini…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  21. ^ "Crete 2019 – old – International Socca federation".
  22. ^ "ISF WORLD CUP 2022 LOCATION ANNOUNCED – International Socca federation".
  23. ^ "It's Germany 2023! – International Socca federation".
  24. ^ "Socca Champions League 2018 Knockout Stages – International Socca federation".
  25. ^ "Socca Champions League 2019 Knockout Stages – International Socca federation".
  26. ^ "Казахстан сенсационно выиграл турнир по сокке. Что это такое?". Vesti.kz.
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