About this episode

Darius Roohi discusses his journey in futsal and its impact on football development in Northern Ireland.

This week, Johnny McMurray sits down with one of the most influential figures in Northern Ireland futsal. Darius Roohi shares his incredible journey from local football to representing Northern Ireland on the international stage, competing in the UEFA Futsal Champions League, qualifying for the UEFA Futsal Main Round, and playing for Hashtag United in the USA. He explains why futsal is growing so rapidly, how it is helping to develop the next generation of footballers, and why more clubs should embrace the game. From grassroots development to elite international competition, this is a fascinating conversation packed with insight, passion and plenty of stories. 🎧 Watch and listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube and all major platforms. 📍 Filmed at Arkmedia Studios. 🎥 Produced by Arkmedia.

People in this episode

Host: Johnny McMurray

Guest: Darius Roohi

Topics covered

• futsal
• football development
• international competition
• grassroots
• Northern Ireland

Keywords

• futsal
• Northern Ireland
• UEFA Champions League
• football development
• grassroots football

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hashtag United

Places: Northern Ireland

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