Global Football

Trinidad and Tobago Pro League champions, Central FC, face a nightmarish draw for their CONCACAF Champions League debut this year and, arguably, DIRECTV W Connection have it even worse. Central were today drawn with United States’ 2014 MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy, who are led by ex-Tottenham and Inter Milan …

The “Soca Warriors” began the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup preparation today under the customary cloud of uncertainty with regards to warm-up matches before their tournament opener against Guatemala on 9 July in Chicago. Trinidad and Tobago National Head Team coach Stephen Hart hopes to have three internationals before they face …

Two-time Trinidad and Tobago World Youth Cup player Sean De Silva could potentially become the target of an international tug of war as his failure to break into the “Soca Warriors” looks likely to invite bids from neighbouring Caribbean nations. De Silva will be in action from 8 pm tonight …

Chaguanas West MP, ILP leader and ex-FIFA vice president Jack Warner has claimed innocence in the face of an indictment by the United States Department of Justice for racketeering. Warner was named among 13 persons charged for “various criminal activities, including fraud, bribery and money laundering.” The Department of Justice also …

Chaguanas West MP and ex-FIFA vice president Jack Warner struck a typically defiant figure this morning as he was interviewed on the United States Department of Justice’s declared intention to have him extradited to face racketeering charges. The Department of Justice, in a published statement, named Warner among 13 officials indicted …

The United States Department of Justice confirmed this morning that Chaguanas West MP and ex-FIFA vice president Jack Warner is among 14 persons charged for racketeering. According to a statement by the Department of Justice, the defendants and their co-conspirators—nine of whom were FIFA officials—“corrupted the enterprise by engaging in …

New York Times alleges that Chaguanas West MP Jack Warner among FIFA officials set for indictment and extradition request from United States Attorney General: Swiss authorities began an extraordinary early-morning operation here Wednesday to arrest several top soccer officials and extradite them to the United States on federal corruption charges. …

Wired868 breaks down the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship final with help from Central FC coach Terry Fenwick, captain Marvin Oliver and W Connection assistant coach Earl Jean: “I’m absolutely delighted,” said Central FC coach Terry Fenwick. “It is a fantastic feeling to come back in and have such a great …

Just three years into their existence, Central FC announced itself on the international stage tonight as the “Couva Sharks” shocked four-time regional champions DIRECTV W Connection 2-1 in the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship final at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva. The result itself might not seem surprising as Central have already …

Former Defence Force coach and Trinidad and Tobago international goalkeeper Ross Russell was unveiled today as the new “Women Soca Warriors” head coach. Russell, who left the army earlier this year, will lead the National Women’s Senior Team into the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games and the Rio 2016 Olympic …

A heroic late showing from Central FC goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams and an ice cold finish from DIRECTV W Connection playmaker Hashim Arcia will ensure an all-Trinidad and Tobago showing in tomorrow’s Caribbean Club Championship final from 6 pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. And not just any two …

Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee secured a significant victory in his power struggle with Sport Minister Brent Sancho today with the announcement that the Government would resume funding of local football. “The Ministry has therefore agreed to resume funding to the TTFA,” stated a joint release …