The Federación Internacional de Fútbol Rápido, commonly known by the
acronym
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FIFRA, was the international
governing body
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of
indoor soccer (
Spanish
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: ''fútbol rápido''). From 2008–2013 FIFRA was responsible for the organization and governance of indoor soccer's major international tournaments. In North America, the MASL umbrella of leagues were official affiliates of FIFRA, including the
Professional Arena Soccer League
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and
Premier Arena Soccer League
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Board of directors
* Alejandro Burillo – ''President''
* Sergio del Rio – ''
CEO''
* Hector Zarate – ''Treasurer''
* Christian Prevost – ''Secretary general''
* John Stellato – ''executive member''
* Kevin Milliken – ''Vice-chair''
* Alfredo Maccise – ''Vice-chair''
* Hector de La Vega – ''Vice-chair''
* Erich Geyer – ''Member''
* Pedro Monzon – ''Member''
References
Indoor soccer
Association football governing bodies
Sports organizations established in 2008
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