Flu fears force cancellation of CONCACAF matches

LONDON, (Reuters) – Growing fears over the outbreak  of swine flu in Mexico have forced the cancellation of the  remainder of the CONCACAF under-17 championship in Tijuana, the  region’s governing body said on their website  (www.concacaf.com).

Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico and the U.S. were due to  contest the semi-finals of the youth tournament today.

CONCACAF also postponed the second leg of the Champions  League finals between Cruz Azul and Atlante FC until May 12.

The CONCACAF beach soccer championship, which was scheduled  to begin in Puerto Vallarta today, has been delayed  indefinitely.