Paralympic Football
VariantsFootball competitions adapted for athletes with disabilities, most notably 5-a-side (blind) and previously 7-a-side (CP).
Related Terms in Variants
Futsal
A variant of association football played on a hard court, smaller than a football pitch, and mainly indoors.
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.
Bubble Soccer
A recreational game where players are encased in large inflated toruses (zorb balls) covering their upper body and head, encouraging collisions.
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