Minifootball
VariantsAn umbrella term for small-sided football games (5-a-side, 6-a-side, 7-a-side, etc.) played on smaller pitches.
Related Terms in Variants
7-a-side
A version played with seven players on each team, usually on a smaller pitch than 11-a-side but larger than 5-a-side.
5-a-side
A popular variation of football in which each team fields five players (four outfielders and a goalkeeper). It can be played on various surfaces.
Paralympic Football
Football competitions adapted for athletes with disabilities, most notably 5-a-side (blind) and previously 7-a-side (CP).
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