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West Side All Stars move ahead in GT&T fast ball tourney
West Side All Stars can claim bragging rights of being best from the west as they defeated West Demerara United in the West Demerara final at Den Amstel Community Centre ground yesterday.
Fred strikes late, Brazil draw 2-2 with Paraguay
CORDOBA, (Reuters) - Substitute Fred struck in the final minute as Brazil came from behind to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in Group B at the Copa America on Saturday.
Maradona backs Messi as Argentina face Costa Rica crunch
CORDOBA, Argentina, (Reuters) - Lionel Messi’s Argentina put their Copa America fortunes on the line today (0045 GMT Tuesday) against a Costa Rica side assembled at the last minute.
Beacon FC in solidarity with banned Fastball teams
Beacon Football Club president Mark Phillips says his team did not participate in Wednesday night’s Fastball match, organised by GT&T, because it was in solidarity with three city teams that were banned from playing in the tournament by the Guyana Football Federation.
FIFA/GFF management course concludes today
The Guyana Football Federation and FIFA administration and management five-day course at the Convention Centre of the Ocean View Hotel will conclude today.
Man City fly into stratosphere with new naming rights deal
LONDON, (Reuters) - Manchester City announced a hugely lucrative naming rights deal with Etihad Airways yesterday which will see their City of Man-chester Stadium immediately renamed the Etihad Stadium.
FIFA: New evidence will show Warner’s involvement
(Trinidad Express) A FIFA corruption investigation has concluded there is fresh evidence to support claims that former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner and Mohamed bin Hammam colluded to offer bribes of up to US$1 million (£625,000) to Caribbean football officials, according to the London Telegraph newspaper.
Local footballers impacting in New York
The Guyanese footballers currently campaigning in the United States are making the best of their opportunities so far.
Bin Hammam says hopes for fair trial
DOHA, (Reuters) - Suspended Asian soccer chief Mohamed bin Hammam is unhappy at the way information was leaked during a bribery investigation but wants a fair trial when he appears at a FIFA Ethics Committee meeting later this month.
Australia coach targets consistency over rankings climb
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) - Fallen power Australia are not even thinking about a return to the top of the test rankings, according to coach Tim Nielsen, as the team seek to rebuild following their humiliating Ashes defeat to England.
British MPs accuse FIFA and Blatter of cover-up
LONDON, (Reuters) - A British Government inquiry into corruption allegations surrounding World Cup bids has accused FIFA of trying to brush aside the evidence and has questioned president Sepp Blatter’s commitment to reforming the organisation.
Messi frustrated with Argentina’s poor start
BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - A frustrated Lionel Messi said a joke goal had complicated Argentina’s Copa America start as the hosts struggled to impose themselves in their 1-1 draw with Bolivia in the tournament’s first match on Friday.
Tucville Secondary, N/Georgetown run out winners
Tucville Secondary and North Georgetown Secondary won the boys and girls’ titles respectively as the curtains came down on the Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy football finals at Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground Saturday afternoon.
Workshop for Fastball referees
Referees named to officiate in the inaugural GT&T Fastball tournament attended a Workshop yesterday at GT&T Canteen aimed at sensitizing them with new innovative rules of the competition ahead of the official launch next weekend in Linden.
Jack Warner to receive five-figure FIFA pension for life
Jack Warner, the controversial former FIFA executive committee member who was at the heart of a corruption investigation until he resigned this week, is set to pick up a five-figure annual pension for life as a result of his decision to stand down.