2024 Paralympics: We explain the ccifoot rules to you

ccifootball has been present at the Paralympics since the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games. It is designed for visually impaired athletes and has many similarities to football.

ccifootball competitions will begin on Sunday, September 1 at the 2024 Paralympic Games, and although ccifootball is similar to classic football in many ways, there are also many differences. Franceinfo: The sports world takes stock of the rules.

What is the goal?

It’s like football, scoring more goals than your opponent.

How are meetings held?

Ccifoot is currently limited to men and is played by two teams of five players each. The four outfield players are visually impaired and wear opaque headbands to balance the situation. The goalkeeper does not necessarily have a visual impairment and does not wear a mask during the game. As with goalball, the bell is inserted into the ball and allows the players to move. Therefore, the public is not allowed to make any noise during the breaks in the game.