FIFA vice-president and Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (T&TFF) special advisor Jack Warner emerged unscathed from a FIFA meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, yesterday that discussed his violation of the Code of Ethics of the global organisation.

Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation special adviser Jack Warner publicly asked the Soca Warriors to save their best for England at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Trinidad and Tobago striker Stern John says it is time for this country to start presenting itself as World Cup competitors.

BUENOS AIRES - The World Cup will not be halted by fears of bird flu in Germany, FIFA vice-president Julio Grondona said on Thursday.

England U-21 and Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte has said he will turn down the invitation from Warriors coach Leo Beenhakker to go to the World Cup Finals with Trinidad and Tobago in order to concentrate on graduating to the senior England squad.

Housing Minister Dr Keith Rowley is calling on FIFA to investigate the role of Jack Warner, one of its vice-presidents, in the more than doubling of the cost of four stadia that were built when Trinidad and Tobago hosted the Under-17 World Cup four years ago.

German football legend Franz Beckenbauer opened his meeting with Prime Minister yesterday with a vote of confidence for the smallest country in the World Cup 2006.

FIFA vice-president Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (T&TFF) special advisor Jack Warner has an appointment with FIFA's Committee for Ethics and Fair Play in February to discuss his involvement with the country's World Cup ticket sales.

TnT National Team head coach Leo Beenhakker will carry ten home-based players to Fort Lauderdale, Miami to join another six players based in the United States for a five-day training camp as the "Soca Warriors" look ahead to their February 28 friendly international against Iceland.

Trinidad Express journalist Lasana Liburd will cover the 2006 World Cup in Germany after all.