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Beach Soccer is a variant of soccer, played on the beach. The irregularity of the soft-sand playing surface leads to a style of play where players must improvise. The compact pitch allows players to score from anywhere. This leads to high scoring games.

Rules

Each team consists of five players (four plus the goalkeeper) and unlimited substitutions (from a selection of 3 to 5 extra players) to get them through the three 12-minute periods. Every beach soccer match has a winner, with the contest going down to three minutes of overtime with golden rules, followed by penalty kicks if the score is still tied.

Two referees officiate the match. Blue cards can be issued, forcing the offending player to leave the game for two minutes whilst his team plays on with one less player.

Shoes are not allowed.

History

Beach Soccer started inbrazil , more precisely at Leme beach in Rio de Janeiro, and has grown to be an international game. The participation of internationally renowned players such as flamboyant Frenchman Eric Cantone, has helped to expand television coverage to large audiences in over 170 countries worldwide, making Beach Soccer one of the fastest growing professional sports in the world.

I advise you to visit the official French website about beach soccer.