North Bengal Fighters FC Sign Strategic Partnership with Brazil’s Magnus Futsal Club
Indian football and futsal have received a significant boost with Brazilian futsal powerhouse Magnus Futsal Club entering into a strategic partnership with North Bengal Fighters FC. The collaboration aims to bring Brazil’s established futsal training methods, coaching expertise and modern footballing philosophy closer to young Indian players.
Xtratime Webdesk: Indian football and futsal have received a significant boost with Brazilian futsal powerhouse Magnus Futsal Club entering into a strategic partnership with North Bengal Fighters FC. The collaboration aims to bring Brazil’s established futsal training methods, coaching expertise and modern footballing philosophy closer to young Indian players.
Magnus, one of Brazil’s most recognised futsal institutions, will work with North Bengal Fighters FC to promote structured training and a deeper understanding of the game. The partnership is expected to create new opportunities for players and coaches to learn from one of the world’s leading futsal cultures.
Speaking about the collaboration, Magnus Futsal Club president Fellipe Drommund highlighted India’s potential while stressing the importance of a proper development structure.
“India has no shortage of talent, but what is needed is a specific training methodology, a structured coaching system and a deeper understanding of the game,” Drommund said. He also pointed to the Magnus School App as a platform that can help players and coaches understand the club’s training philosophy.
For North Bengal Fighters FC owner Viraaj Bansal, the partnership represents more than simply bringing a Brazilian name to India.
“Our objective is to give the next generation of young players the opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best futsal cultures,” Bansal said.
The roots of the collaboration go back to 2021, when North Bengal Fighters FC director and CEO Aparup Chakraborty began discussions with Drommund about building a long-term association.
Chakraborty believes futsal can play a major role in strengthening football development in India. “Our aim is not only to produce futsal players. We want to take Magnus’ training methodology to leading football academies in India and encourage them to integrate modern futsal principles into their football programmes,” he said.
With futsal increasingly recognised for improving technical ability, decision-making, ball control and spatial awareness, the partnership could provide a valuable pathway for grassroots development while creating fresh international opportunities for emerging talent in North Bengal and beyond.