Sepakbola is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scientific, clinical, and applied knowledge related to football and futsal in all their codes and formats. The journal welcomes original contributions that bridge theory and practice across a wide spectrum of disciplines within the football ecosystem, including elite, amateur, grassroots, and youth levels.

The journal seeks to promote high-quality research that enhances understanding, performance, health, and management in football and futsal contexts, drawing on both natural and social sciences.

Primary areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

Sport Science and Performance

• Match analysis and tactical behavior
• Training methodologies and load monitoring
• Athlete development and talent identification
• Strength, conditioning, and recovery practices
• Biomechanics and movement analysis

Sports Medicine and Health

• Injury prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation
• Epidemiology and return-to-play protocols
• Concussion and neurological health in football
• Physiological responses and adaptations to training
• Nutritional strategies and supplementation

Psychology and Behavior

• Mental skills and psychological resilience
• Motivation, leadership, and team dynamics
• Coach-athlete relationships and communication
• Cognitive demands and decision-making in play

Management, Culture, and Society

• Governance, leadership, and organizational behavior
• Fan culture, identity, and community engagement
• Gender, race, and inclusion in football
• History, politics, and global development of the game

Article types accepted: original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, short communications, technical reports, and clinical case studies. Submissions from the social sciences are welcomed when they are strongly contextualized within football/futsal-related practice or science.