Football
Austin insists Chuck Blazer has been fired from CONCACAF
Acting president of CONCACAF, Lisle Austin, remained firm in his view that Chuck Blazer has been fired by the federation from his position of General Secretary. This despite a statement on the official CONCACAF website which said Austin had no authority to dismiss Blazer. Blazer was dismissed after making allegations of bribery against suspended CONCACAF president Jack Warner.
Jack Warner calls for Sepp Blatter to go after FIFA suspension
Suspended FIFA vice president Jack Warner told journalists in Zurich that he blames the President of FIFA, the world football governing body, for the allegations made against him, “At the end of the day, Blatter has to be stopped.” Warner reiterated that he is about to unleash a “tsunami” on the football world, telling journalists in Zurich that they had not seen anything yet concerning the revelations that Qatar had “bought” the 2022 World Cup.
Kenwyne Jones recruited for England 2018 World Cup bid
England has recruited a number of stars including Trinidad and Tobago international Kenwyne Jones to help boost their bid to host the World Cup in 2018. This announcement comes on the heels of FIFA Vice President, CONCACAF President and TTFF Special Advisor Jack Warner’s recent stinging criticism of the English FA’s management of the bid.
Jack Warner on Caribbean football at Chelsea FC
Trinidad and Tobago Football Special Advisor, CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice President Jack Warner will be delivering the feature address at the FIFA Global Conference in London, England. The conference is aimed at ensuring development and growth in the beatiful game and has been labeled by Warner as an opportunity to expose Caribbean football.
U-20 Soca Warriors for Manchester Utd vs Arsenal
Manchester United FC have extended an invitation to the young Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors to attend the game versus Arsenal this coming Saturday at Old Trafford. The invitation followed a meeting between FIFA Vice President and TTFF Technical Advisor Jack Warner and the English FA almost one month ago.
Cornell Glen goal keeps Trinidad and Tobago alive
A Cornell Glen strike in the sixth minute was all it took for Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors to dispense of El Salvador last night at Hasely Crawford Stadium, in Trinidad. The often overlooked San Jose Earthquakes and Trinidad and Tobago striker Glen made no mistake when sent in the clear by a Carlos Edwards header.
Sameul and Zamora misses Trinidad El Salvador qualifier
Soca Warriors new recruits J’Lloyd Samuel and Bobby Zamora will both miss the crucial World Cup Qualifier against El Salvador in Trinidad tomorrow. Samuel did not pick up his Trinidad passport in time to be registered within the 72 hour period as per FIFA, and Zamora picked up an injury in pre-season training.
Zamora and Samuel get Trinidad passports
English Premier League footballers, Bobby Zamora of Fulham and J’Lloyd Samuel of Bolton Wanderers, have secured Trinidad and Tobago passports, making it highly likely that both will be selected for the Soca Warriors in their important World Cup Qualifying game against El Salvador next week.
Costa Rica win but Latapy pleased with Soca Warriors performance
Trinidad and Tobago as a whole were quite pleased with the display by the Soca Warriors in their World Cup Qualifying match against Costa Rica on Saturday. Although going down 3-2 at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago, Coach Russell Latapy was happy with the improvements shown by the players and the team.
Zamora and Samuel once again targets for TTFF
TTFF is looking at the prospect of going after English-born players, striker Bobby Zamora of Fulham and Bolton Wanderers left back, Jlloyd Samuel, both of Trinidad and Tobago parentage once again. This after a decision was made by FIFA at its 59th Congress in Nassau, Bahamas, on Wednesday to remove the age limit on players changing national teams.
Soca Warriors expect tactical battle against Costa Rica
Soca Warriors coach Russell Latapy said he expects a very tactical battle from Costa Rica when both teams meet in a 2010 CONCACAF Final Round World Cup Qualifier at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet from 6.05 pm on Saturday.
FIFA interview with Soca Warriors boss Russell Latapy
It looks like Russell Latapy, now 40, is finally ready to hang up his boots. Trinidad and Tobago's grand old man scored a crucial goal against the USA in November of last year that saw the Soca Warriors through to the final round of qualifying, but for the upcoming games with Costa Rica and Mexico the former Porto and Rangers star is focused squarely on his new role as head coach.
Kenwyne Jones to leave Sunderland if relegated
It appears that Kenwyne Jones will leave Sunderland if the Black Cats are relegated from the Premier League. Reports from England indicate that Jones can only assure he will be with the club if they maintain Premier League status. In recent months, Tottenham Hotspur has shown significant interest in signing Kenwyne Jones.
Latapy new Soca Warriors coach as Maturana resigns
The appointment of the 40-year-old “Little Magician” as Russell Latapy is fondly nicknamed, comes in the wake of the resignation of Colombia-born national coach, Francisco Maturana yesterday. Latapy now gets the chance to inject his magic into the remainder of the Soca Warriors’ effort in the 2010 South Africa World Cup qualifying campaign.
Warriors lose 3-0 to USA in Nashville
Trinidad and Tobago slipped to bottom of the CONCACAF standings when they fell 3-0 to the United States in Wednesday's 2010 World Cup Qualifier at LP Field, Nashville. Jozy Altidore became the youngest American with an international hat trick, with goals in the 13th, 71st and 89th minutes, all three times off passes from Landon Donovan.
Soca Warriors looking for win against Honduras
The Soca Warriors will look to break a three-match winless streak at home to Honduras when both teams face off on match day two of the 2010 South Africa World Cup CONCACAF Final Round qualifier tonight from 7 pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. However, at Mucurapo, history will not be on the side of the hosts who have failed to muster a win in three home matches against the Central Americans, the last of which was a World Cup qualifier in 2002 which ended in a 4-2 defeat at Mucurapo.
Soca Warriors beat USA 2-1 in World Cup Qualifier
The Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors have finally won a World Cup Qualifier against the United States after winning 2-1 last night with goals from Russell Latapy and Dwight Yorke at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
Soca Warriors get past Bermuda 2-0 in World Cup qualifier
Trinidad and Tobago made amends for a 2-1 defeat to Bermuda in Trinidad last weekend, with a 2-0 victory tonight in Hamilton, Bermuda before a sellout crowd. Bermuda was hoping for an improbable victory against the top rated Caribbean team. The goal scorers on the day were Daryll Roberts who is currently unattached from any club team and English First Division striker Stern John.
Eager anticipation for England Trinidad and Tobago friendly
Soca Warriors supporters are eagerly anticipating the friendly against England on Sunday. Even Dwight Yorke, in an abrupt about turn, has decided to play for Trinidad & Tobago once more, since England arrived on Thursday. England midfielder Steven Gerrard has also stated that it is going to be a "tough, tough game against Trinidad."
Trinidad and Tobago vs England friendly at risk
The much anticipated international friendly between the Soca Warriors and England is at risk of being cancelled after the Trinidad and Tobago government placed what FIFA VP Jack Warner is calling "onerous conditions" on use of the National Stadium for the game.
Trinidad and Tobago England friendly off unless Warner apologizes
Media reports today indicate that the TTFF and the English FA are in talks to have England play Trinidad and Tobago's Soca Warriors in commemoration of TTFF centenary celebrations. The plan will be halted if FIFA VP, CONCACAF President and TTFF Special Advisor Jack Warner does not retract his recent statement about English football.
TTFF received TT$173 million - where is the money?
Jack Warner and the TTFF have been telling the blacklisted Soca Warriors who are taking them to court that income for the concluded World Cup campaign to Germany was TT$18 million. However, using the Freedom on Information Act, the Soca Warriors' lawyers have confirmed the amount was TT$205 million if TT$32 million provided from the government is also included.
Call to fire Jack Warner after opposition to England 2018 bid
There is outrage in England today after an interview with Jack Warner, FIFA Vice President and CONCACAF President, and the BBC. Mr. Warner is strongly opposed to giving Europe and or England the World Cup for 2018, since it is the next time that CONCACAF will be eligible to host the World Cup. A petition online has been setup to Fire Jack Warner.
Jack Warner set to discuss bonus issues with Soca Warriors
TTFF Special Advisor Jack Warner touched on the current impasse between the Trinidad and Tobago World Cup team members and the TTFF. Currently the senior players who represented this country at the World Cup in Germany have been blanked from national duty as an impasse continues with regards to payments of bonuses they claim are owed to them.
Jacklisted Soca Warriors officially serve TTFF
Sixteen of Trinidad and Tobago's 2006 World Cup heroes will now see their employers in court after the Soca Warriors officially launched legal proceedings against the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) and its president Oliver Camps yesterday morning.
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