Portsmouth & Southsea Futsal Club Announces Partnership with Atalanta FC

Portsmouth & Southsea Futsal Club is delighted to announce a new partnership with Atalanta FC, marking an exciting step forward for the development of female futsal across Hampshire. As Atalanta FC's official futsal programme provider, the partnership will create a structured pathway for girls to experience, develop and progress within the sport, complementing their football journey through specialist futsal coaching and competitive opportunities.

Atalanta FC players will receive priority access to Portsmouth & Southsea Futsal Club's female futsal pathway, ensuring talented young players have every opportunity to continue their development in both football and futsal. The collaboration reflects both clubs' shared commitment to increasing participation, raising standards and providing more opportunities for girls to thrive in a positive, player-centred environment. Together, Portsmouth & Southsea Futsal Club and Atalanta FC are committed to building a stronger future for the women's game, inspiring the next generation of female players across the region.

Club Director, Azza Shakib, has mentioned " This is a huge step in developing a girl’s pathway locally within Futsal and a great opportunity to work alongside a well-respected female football club, one of the best structured female based football clubs across Hampshire. I have a lot of respect for Sophie with what she has achieved with Atalanta FC. We have been in touch for a while to make this partnership happen and for it to finally to take place is a big step for both clubs. This is a great partnership and I have no doubt this will do absolute wonders for female growth within sport, both football and futsal.”