Man Utd Legend Ryan Giggs Says Premier Futsal Is Like Cricket

Former Manchester United Legend Ryan Giggs says that Premier Futsal League is like cricket.

Ryan Giggs, former Manchester United legend compares Premier Futsal to Cricket. (Photo: AP)

Former England and Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs compared Premier Futsal with Twenty-20 cricket, saying the format is quick and different from 90 minute football.

We have seen how Twenty20 format has brought younger people, a newer audience to cricket. Hopefully this will be the same for futsal because it is quick. It is similar to Twenty20 cricket, it’s instant and different from 90 minute football

Ryan Giggs, Former Assistant Manager, Manchester United 

The midfielder also spoke about what prompted him to participate in the exciting football league:

There are a number of reasons. First, I had never been to India before so I was quite keen to come to India. Also, I like the concept, the legends (taking part), the Futsal players and also local talent.

The former Wales International shared his own experience of playing Futsal for the first time and seemed ecstatic about it.

It is a completely different game and I have never played it before. People who had played it before warned me so I was getting more and more nervous closer to the tournament. First time when you kick the Futsal, it is heavier. It is like a medicine ball and it is so quick and tactical. I have learnt a lot and enjoyed it. 

Ryan Giggs