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BLIND FOOTBALL NEWS
Blind football Euros qualifier announced
Top eight teams from 2015 European Championships automatically qualify for 2017 event.
Brazil 5s extend winning streak to claim Paralympic gold
The Rio 2016 hosts defeated Iran 1-0 in the football 5-a-side final to take title and maintain a 100 per cent record at Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016 Para Athletics Prediction Panel – part three
The Games have arrived – athletics action starts today (Thursday 8 September) at the Olympic Stadium. It’s time for one last chat with our experts.
FC Barcelona stars and Spain’s 5-a-side blind team celebrate the power of inclusive sport for children
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the Spanish Paralympic team tested their skills against the likes of Lionel Messi.
Mariano Travaglino to referee at his second Paralympics
Ahead of Rio 2016, the Argentinian shares his experience of being one of the world’s best blind football referees.
How blind football teams reached the Paralympics
Here is an overview of how each of the seven football 5-a-side teams get to Rio 2016.
Five big moments from Toronto 2015
To mark one-year anniversary of the largest Parapan Am Games ever, which began on 7 August 2015, here are five magical moments to recall.
Latest blind football world rankings updated
Paralympic and world champions Brazil remains the top-ranked team in the world, followed by South American rivals Argentina, Spain, China and France.
Martin Demonte dreams of making history at Rio 2016
Argentina´s football 5-a-side coach is hoping to put an end to Brazil´s winning streak and seal its first Paralympic gold at September´s Games.
Brazil star Neymar Jr. plays blind football
The football star gave blind football a try as part of Paralympic partner Panasonic’s ´Dream “FITA” Project´.
Da Silva dreams of Rio 2016 final against Argentina
The Brazilian football 5-a-side player is hoping to face South American rivals in the gold-medal match at September’s Paralympic Games.
Vasconcelos targets fourth Paralympic gold
Brazil’s football 5-a-side coach aims to claim the Paralympic title for a fourth consecutive time, after winning the previous three as a goalkeeper.
Argentina seeks to break Brazil dominance in Rio
Argentina’s football 5-a-side team are hoping to break their neighbour’s 100 per cent record at the Paralympic Games this September.
Argentina wins Rio 2016 football 5 warm-up event
The 2014 world silver medallists defeated Spain, England and Germany to claim the Four Nations title, in Regensburg, Germany.
China aims to upset at Rio 2016
The Beijing 2008 blind football silver medallists feel ‘prepared to beat anyone’ at September’s Paralympic Games, including powerhouse Brazil.
Mexico set to make Paralympic football 5 debut
Mexico’s Jorge Lanzagorta is hoping his team will rub shoulders with favourites Brazil and Argentina at September’s Paralympic Games.
Brazil extends football 5 unbeaten streak
The Rio 2016 hosts re-asserted their dominance in blind football after winning the International Challenge title, in preparation for September’s Paralympic Games.
Pre-Paralympic football-5 tournament kicks off
Eight national teams will take part in the 5th International Challenge, which will serve as preparation for Rio 2016.
Blind football to be showcased at Champions Festival
A blind football exhibition match will be held in Milan, Italy, on 28 May prior to the UEFA Champions League final.
Sport week: Football 5 star Ricardinho talks music and his love of The Beatles
When he is not training for Rio 2016, Brazil´s football 5 star likes playing “the guitar, the piano and a little bit of violin.”