Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams split FIFA funding for the Home of Football project between 15 companies—according to information he sent to Board members—in a move that allowed the administrator to avoid putting contracts up for tender. Last week, TTFA Board member Keith Look Loy formally …
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Russia 2018: bmobile and Tego bring live World Cup action to local smart phones
“The revolutionary ‘bmobile Tego app’ is a special portal for users to watch live all sixty-four 2018 FIFA World CupTM matches and receive breaking news and event coverage including team overviews, photos, statistics and match line-ups. “This unique app is also equipped with ‘Pause’, ‘Fast Forward’ and ‘Rewind’ features which …
Read More »Ball is Life (Video): Fenwick on facing Maradona and why he fears Spain for 2018 W/Cup
Former England World Cup defender and four-time Pro League champion coach Terry Fenwick on facing Diego Maradona, the best T&T player he ever worked with, the Soca Warriors’ biggest hurdle and why Spain could be the fiercest outfit at the Russia 2018 World Cup, in the fourth edition of Wired868’s …
Read More »Daly Bread: The true meaning and effect of “culture;” Eric Williams’ legacy squandered
What a weekend last week: Carib Dance made a brilliant and authentic statement of the legacy of Beryl Mc Burnie in celebration of seventy years of the Little Carib Theatre and Starlift steel orchestra got the memo that changeovers from band to band must not stall. Ten minutes between bands …
Read More »Latapy: “This is unprofessional and unacceptable!” T&T U-20 coach urges DJW to address debts to technical staff
“I write again in regard to the outstanding salary and car allowance payments. I’ve been emailing and calling you daily, with little or no response. “This is unprofessional and unacceptable at best…” The following email was sent by Trinidad and Tobago National Under-20 Team coach Russell Latapy to Trinidad and …
Read More »Ball is Life (Video): De Silva on Brazil’s W/Cup chances, Ronaldo de Lima and T&T’s development dilemma
Trinidad and Tobago two-time World Youth Cup midfielder Sean De Silva on our local youth development dilemma, Ronaldo de Lima inspiration, Tony Kroos’ control and dancing around his dad with the “Samba Boys”—in the third edition of Wired868’s five-part series, “Ball is Life!” More from Wired868 Ball is Life (Video): …
Read More »‘Team DJW’ cranks up the heat, as Salazar writes TTFA Board while I95.5 targets Look Loy, Browne, Harford and Tim Kee
I95.5FM sport reporter Andre Baptiste stands accused of operating like a hired gun for beleaguered Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams, as the latter’s attempts to survive an internal enquiry appear to have taken an explosive turn. John-Williams, who was elected to office on 29 November 2015, …
Read More »Jabz Hassanali: A very Messi prediction; four reasons why Argentina can win the 2018 World Cup
I want Argentina to win the World Cup. But I wanted them to win the last World Cup too and we all saw how that turned out. By all objective criteria, the team has regressed significantly since 2014. What’s more, other perennial favourites have noticeably strengthened within that same period. …
Read More »The Nesta Carter case: Why Jamaican was sanctioned for stimulant that was not on list of banned drugs
“Since the release of the CAS decision on 31 May, there has been understandable confusion about the ruling. Most notably, how Carter could be sanctioned for a substance that was not banned at the time (methylhexanamine or MHA). “[…] However, the Panel held that although methylhexanamine wasn’t specifically named, it …
Read More »Shabazz targets CAC medal as groups announced for U20 men and senior women teams
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team head coach Jamaal Shabazz declared that the Woman Soca Warriors will be hunting for a medal when they head to Colombia next month for the 2018 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. The Women Warriors open their campaign in Group B against Mexico …
Read More »Ball is Life (Video): Mariah Shade on Marta magic, Messi-mania and W/Cup heartbreak
T&T women’s star Mariah Shade on Marta magic, Messi-mania, recovering from her own World Cup heartbreak and an inspirational centre forward who added extra bite to her game, in the second edition of Wired868’s five-part series, “Ball is Life!” More from Wired868 B&B Ep 20: Shawn Cooper on ‘Naps’ v …
Read More »Cliff Bertrand: Going South!? If Neymar doesn’t do it in Russia, then Messi will
“Grouped with Costa Rica, Serbia and Switzerland, the Samba Boys will, I expect, put everybody else on the back-foot by the time the group stage is over. And then go on to beat all comers because they have a little matter of a big 2014 7-1 embarrassment to settle. “… …
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