Burmese Chinlone, Capello's Answer?

Chinlone is an ancient form of football originating from Burma that makes Ronaldo look like a Sunday league footballer.
Traditionally the Premiership is a fast paced, in your face league which doesn't take any prisoners.

Recently however, with the introduction of more foreign players and managers, the league has combined a skillful dimension to it which has added to its appeal.

Skillful that is, until you see someone play futsal or chinlone.

Futsal is basically five-a-side, but the emphasis is on improvisation, creativity and technique.

Most European and South American countries have professional futsal leagues and many believe this country should start promoting it in order to start producing more skillful and talented footballers.

Childs Play

Chinlone is slightly different, and more of an artform than a competitive sport.

A team of six players use their feet and knees in order to keep a mini 'football' in the air while walking in a tight circle.

It is a combination of sport and dance, and although it is a team sport there is never any opposition. The focus is not on winning or losing, but how beautifully one plays the game.

The sport is a Burmese legacy enjoyed by all ages of both sexes, and although Capello is unlikely to get Wayne Rooney and his chums wandering round in circles, the idea of introducing variations on the 11 man game should be welcomed.

This video shows how amazingly talented some of the players are.



This video shows how amazingly untalented some footballers are.