Liga Futsal
| Country |
 Brazil |
|---|---|
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Number of teams | 18 |
| Levels on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Taça do Brasil do Futsal |
| International cup(s) | South American Club Futsal Championship |
| Current champions |
ADC Intelli (2013) |
| Most championships |
Carlos Barbosa Malwee/Jaraguá (4 titles) |
| TV partners |
SporTV ESPN Brasil |
| Website | http://www.ligafutsal.com.br/ |
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The Liga Futsal (sometimes called Liga Brasileira de Futebol de Salão) is the premier futsal league in Brazil, and was created in 1996 with the purpose of setting up a championship with the best futsal teams of the country, corresponding to the Brazilian Football Championship Série A. It is organized by the Brazilian Futsal Confederation (CBFS).
The Championship
History
The league was created in 1996, with the aim to improve the most important Brazilian clubs and help the growth of the sport in the country. The league was inspired by the American basketball league (NBA). On April 27, 1996, the Liga Futsal started.
Franchise system
To be eligible to participate in the league, there are three options available: buy a franchise, be appointed by a company which owns a franchise, or be invited by the league. It is necessary to send a proposal to the Liga Futsal, which will analyze and decide if the team's participation will be accepted, in a general assembly involving all the franchise representatives. Currently, a franchise is worth R$ 300,000.00.
Prize money
In 2007 the total prize money was R$ 75,000.00. The winner, besides being awarded R$ 50,000.00 (the runner-up was awarded R$ 25,000.00), won a scudetto, created by the CBFS and represented Brazil in two international competitions (South American Club Futsal Championship and Intercontinental Futsal Cup). The competition organizers also reserved R$ 1,237 million to cover expenses such as transportation, accommodation, food provision and referee taxes for the clubs which participated at least two times in the competition.
Past champions
Winners and goalscorers
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Top goalscorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Inter/Ulbra (RS) | Vasco/DalPonte/Unimed (RS) | Ortiz | Inter/Ulbra | 25 |
| 1997 | Atlético Mineiro/Pax de Minas (MG) | Banespa/Phercani | Vander Carioca, Lenísio | Atlético Mineiro/Pax de Minas, GM/Chevrolet | 36 |
| 1998 | Ulbra (RS) | ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) (RS) | Índio | Ulbra | 25 |
| 1999 | Atlético Mineiro/Pax de Minas (MG) | Rio de Janeiro/Miécimo (RJ) | Manoel Tobias | Atlético Mineiro/Pax de Minas | 52 |
| 2000 | Vasco da Gama (RJ) | Atlético Mineiro (MG) | Lenísio | Atlético Mineiro | 50 |
| 2001 | ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) (RS) | Ulbra (RS) | Lenísio | Ulbra | 25 |
| 2002 | Ulbra (RS) | W@ytv/Minas (MG) | Lenísio | Ulbra | 31 |
| 2003 | Ulbra (RS) | ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) (RS) | Pablo | ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) | 25 |
| 2004 | ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) (RS) | Ulbra (RS) | Pablo | ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) | 27 |
| 2005 | Malwee/Jaraguá (SC) | Atlântico (RS) | Falcão | Malwee/Jaraguá | 25 |
| 2006 | ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) (RS) | Malwee/Jaraguá (SC) | Marinho | Intelli/Topper | 25 |
| 2007 | Malwee/Jaraguá (SC) | Joinville/Krona/Dalponte (SC) | Willian | Malwee/Jaraguá | 31 |
| 2008 | Malwee Futsal (SC) | Ulbra/Suzano (RS) | Falcão | Malwee Futsal | 32 |
| 2009 | ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) (RS) | Malwee Futsal (SC) | Falcão, Lenísio | Malwee Futsal | 32 |
| 2010 | Malwee Futsal (SC) | Marechal Rondon (SC) | Falcão | Malwee Futsal | 39 |
| 2011 | Santos/Cortiana (SP) | ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) (RS) | Falcão | Santos | 32 |
| 2012 | ADC Intelli/Orlândia (SP) | Joinville/Krona/Dalponte (SC) | Gustavo | ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) | 24 |
| 2013 | ADC Intelli/Orlândia (SP) | Concórdia/Umbro/ Passarela (SC) | Vander Carioca | Krona Futsal | 22 |
Title by team
| Club | State | Titles | Years won |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACBF (Carlos Barbosa) | RS | 4 | 2001, 2004, 2006, 2009 |
| Malwee/Jaraguá | SC | 4 | 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010 |
| Ulbra | RS | 3 | 1998, 2002, 2003 |
| Atlético Mineiro/Pax de Minas | MG | 2 | 1997, 1999 |
| ADC Intelli/Orlândia | SP | 2 | 2012, 2013 |
| Inter/Ulbra | RS | 1 | 1996 |
| Vasco da Gama | RJ | 1 | 2000 |
| Santos/Cortiana | SP | 1 | 2011 |
External links
- (Portuguese) Liga Fusal's official website
- (Portuguese) Futsal Brasil Portal
- This article incorporates information from this version of the equivalent article on the Portuguese Wikipedia.
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