Courtesy: UEFA.com

Extract from a larger article by Paul Saffer

Tweet: Cesc Fàbregas (Arsenal FC)
Spain's football team may have had a bit of success, but compared to their futsal side, four-time European champions and twice world titleholders, Fàbregas and Co have a way to go. And the Arsenal FC midfielder is full of admiration judging by his tweet during Tuesday's 4-4 draw between Spain and Portugal, warming up for UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 qualifiers next month: "I'm watching Spain vs Portugal futsal. I love this sport. They have so much technique. If I tried to do what they do ... I'd end up on the floor."

All-rounder: Manuel Poggiali (San Marino)
Speaking of futsal, San Marino made their competitive debut on Thursday in the EURO preliminary round and among their squad was Poggiali, better known as the former motorcycling world champion at both 125cc and 250cc. After quitting riding in 2008 he took up futsal and plays it seriously enough to be part of San Marino's new squad. "Motorbikes are the past for me," he told UEFA.com. "Now futsal is my sport."


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