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Plus: winning a title from way behind, even further-apart country clashes in the Euro and long-throw fatigue Mail us your questions or tweet...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 17

2024 W Gold Cup: Scouting Brazil

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesThe USWNT takes on the reigning champions of South America. The United States Women’s National Team advanced to...
STARS AND STRIPES Mar 8

Fifa announce brand new competition is set to start in days – but fans have probably never heard of it

FIFA have announced a brand-new international competition that is set to start in just days. The Fifa Series will see international teams from...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 4

2023 W Gold Cup: Scouting Colombia

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesThe USWNT takes the hard road. Following a 2-0 defeat to Mexico, the United States Women’s National Team...
STARS AND STRIPES Mar 1

What is the FIFA Series? Football’s next national team competitions

FIFA intends to introduce a series of friendly matches in one location come 2026 with a pilot set for the March window in 2024. FIFA is ready to...
BOLAVIP US Feb 28

Members News: ‘The Goat’ Hits His 54th Today. ‘Many Happy Returns’, Shaun!!

In a day of three Sky Blue birthdays, today is the day we can send 54th birthday greetings to CCFPA member and former Sky Blue striker Shaun...
CCFPA.CO.UK Feb 25

2024 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Scouting Mexico

Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY SportsThe USWNT faces off against the rival to the south. The United States Women’s National Team opened the inaugural...
STARS AND STRIPES Feb 24

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Scouting Argentina

STARS AND STRIPES Feb 21

USA vs. Dominican Republic, 2024 W Gold Cup: What to watch for

Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSFTime to get it started. The United States Women’s National Team take the field tomorrow...
STARS AND STRIPES Feb 19

2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup: Scouting the Dominican Republic

The USWNT opens the tournament against a Caribbean opponent. The newest edition of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup begins this year, providing a “flagship”...
STARS AND STRIPES Feb 18

HOW MUCH PLAYER DEVELOPMENT IN THE CSL

While Canadian international  Atiba Hutchinson (York Region Shooters) is the most outstanding example of a player from the Canadian Soccer League...
CANADIANSOCCERLEAGUE.CA Jan 23

USMNT 2024 Friendly: Scouting Slovenia

STARS AND STRIPES Jan 18

“I’m ready for next step” – West Ham man needs clarity from Hammers over his future

West Ham United goalkeeper Nathan Trott has told Tipsbladet that he’s unclear where his future lies beyond this season. The 25-year-old joined the...
SPORT WITNESS Jan 18

RUMOR: Everton takeover on the brink of collapsing

The anticipated £500 million takeover of Everton by 777 Partners appears to be on the brink of collapse, with financial hurdles threatening to...
CLUTCHPOINTS Jan 17

Manchester United, football's very own version of Squid Game

For most of Sir Alex Ferguson's time at Manchester United, one bit of wisdom was repeated throughout football. No, not “youse are all effing...
THE GUARDIAN Jan 3

Lions Seal Sincere Hall Loan Deal

We are delighted to announce the signing of Sincere Hall on loan from Hull City for a month. The Bermudan
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Dec 23, 2023

2023 USWNT Friendly: Scouting China

Photo by CFIDC/VCG via Getty ImagesThe USWNT faces off against the resurgent rival. After a disappointing showing at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World...
STARS AND STRIPES Nov 30, 2023

Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa: Player ratings to the theme of beautiful banknotes

Money is pretty! (Usually) Tottenham Hotspur dropped their third straight Premier League match on Sunday, this time to Aston Villa at home by the...
SBNATION.COM Nov 27, 2023

'It wasn't the only time I panicked' - Steve Stride's memories of Aston Villa in Bermuda

Aston Villa's former Operations Director Steve Stride writes for BirminghamLive and shares his brilliant memories of his time at Villa Park as...
BIRMINGHAM LIVE Nov 27, 2023

I starred alongside Micah Richards at Man City and then retired at 25 to be an assistant head teacher

THIS former Manchester City ace used to star alongside popular pundit Micah Richards. But his career took a very different turn. Nathan...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Nov 19, 2023

West Ham star admits he would not be where he is without Clyde Best

West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has heaped praise on former Hammer Clyde Best for paving the way for black players in English football....
WEST HAM ZONE Oct 24, 2023

USWNT 2023 Friendly: Scouting Colombia

STARS AND STRIPES Oct 24, 2023

Michail Antonio: ‘Being at West Ham has made me fight to be better and prove myself'

Striker shares his belief that football needs to be more inclusive to people of all backgrounds and tells how Ian Wright inspires him ‘Clyde Best...
THE GUARDIAN Oct 21, 2023

I refused to pay £7 subs for non-league team – 7 games later I was playing in Championship and now I’m European champion

MICHAIL ANTONIO is still standing, after all this time. Looking like a true survivor and still feeling like the little kid who had to fight even to...
THE SUN Oct 21, 2023

2023 USMNT Friendly: Scouting Ghana

Photo by Omar Vega/Getty ImagesThe second friendly of the international window features an on-field rival. The United States Men’s National Team...
STARS AND STRIPES Oct 15, 2023

Members News: Bermudian International Ex Sky Blue is 55 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’ Kyle!!

In the first of two Sky Blue birthdays today we wish ‘Many Happy Returns’ to Kyle Lightbourne who is celebrating his 55th birthday! Born in...
CCFPA.CO.UK Sep 29, 2023

'A Bermuda Triangle of talent' - national media react to Manchester United's defeat at Bayern Munich

A 4-3 scoreline gave the illusion of a tight game but Man United were well beaten at the Allianz Arena and have now lost three consecutive matches.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Sep 21, 2023

I really fancy our chances of landing a massive treble on day two of Doncaster, spearheaded by Coltrane

WE are up for the Cup at Doncaster this afternoon. And so is our very own stable legend COLTRANE (3.00), who is back to defend his crown in the...
THE SUN Sep 14, 2023

The Week in Women's Football: Victors Bermuda exclusive; Guernsey target England invite; Greenland turn to CONCACAF

This week, we review another international women's football tournament that was held this summerthe Island Games in Guernseywhich was won by...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Sep 4, 2023

Our team for York is taking shape and I have a very strong fancy for this exciting two-year-old

IT'S a busy old time at Park House Stables right now as we put the finishing touches to our squad for York. It's one of my favourite meetings of...
THE SUN Aug 18, 2023

I told you 25-1 winner The Goat would run well and I’ve got another at a big price at Goodwood on Thursday

IT was brilliant to get a double on the board at Goodwood on Wednesday. We really fancied The Goat on his handicap debut — I couldn't believe he...
THE SUN Aug 2, 2023

The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham News and Links for Thursday, July 20

Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty ImagesYour TOTD good morning! —- Summer's here and the heat is stayin. The beach is callin' and...
SBNATION.COM Jul 20, 2023

Maidenhead United Women beaten by Island Games winners Bermuda at Holyport FC

A guard of honour for Bermuda after their victory in the Island Games in Guernsey. Photo: Maidenhead United FC -- Maidenhead United Women 0,...
MAIDENHEAD-ADVERTISER.CO.UK Jul 18, 2023

International flavour at Holyport as Maidenhead United Women are set to host Bermudans

Maidenhead United Women will step up their pre-season campaign on Monday night (July 17) with a prestigious friendly against the Bermuda women's...
MAIDENHEAD-ADVERTISER.CO.UK Jul 13, 2023

2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal: Scouting Panama

STARS AND STRIPES Jul 11, 2023

Women's football: ‘They put everything on the line’

Bermuda 4 Eva Frazzoni 2; Jya Ratteray-Smith 34, 49; Leilanni Nesbeth 55 Jersey 0 DESPITE a humbling opening 4-0 defeat at the hands of Bermuda,...
JERSEYEVENINGPOST.COM Jul 10, 2023

Jet setting air hostess revealed to be next Casa Amor temptress ahead of relationship test’s return

A BRITISH Airways hostess will be hoping to take the Love Island lads' to Cloud Nine as she heads into Casa Amor. Love Island bosses have signed up...
THE SUN Jun 30, 2023

New future secured for under-threat centre in the heart of a Nuneaton community

The Bermuda Phoenix Centre was set to close later this year but is now under new management. It is home to the Rise Dance Academy as well as the...
COVENTRYTELEGRAPH.NET Jun 24, 2023

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1967 – Bermuda Police Fail To Arrest Sky Blues

At the end of the 1966-67 Division Two promotion season, when Sky Blue icon Jimmy Hill took the club to the top division in England for the first...
CCFPA.CO.UK Jun 18, 2023

2023 NatWest Island Games in Guernsey next month

Ten teams will compete in the women’s football tournament at the 2023 NatWest Island Games in Guernsey from 9 – 14 July. Jersey, Bermuda, Hitra and...
SHEKICKS Jun 6, 2023

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1967 – The Sky Blues Take T&T To Task In The Windies!

On this day (June 2nd) in 1967, fresh from taking the Division Two Championship, manager Jimmy Hill‘s Sky Blues embarked on a five game tour of the...
CCFPA.CO.UK Jun 2, 2023

Liam Gordon Selected for International Duty

Walsall defender Liam Gordon has been called up for international duty as he will join up with Guyana for their CONCACAF Gold Cup Preliminary...
BESCOTBANTER May 27, 2023

NEWS | Kole Hall extends stay with the Seals for 23/24!

We are pleased to confirm that forward Kole Hall is the next to sign up for 2023/24 at Chester FC! The 24-year-old Bermudian has committed his...
CHESTER FC OFFICIAL SITE May 24, 2023

Why this win was so un-Celticy, their Bermuda Triangle and mad stat against Rangers

There were mysteries to be interrogated in the over-arching ordinariness of Celtic as they stayed fair for total supremacy within the Scottish game.
SCOTSMAN.COM Apr 30, 2023

Guyana international Liam Gordon ready to refocus on Walsall

Walsall's Liam Gordon said it was a ‘proud moment' when he scored for his country Guyana in a Concacaf Nations League game against Bermuda.
EXPRESS AND STAR Apr 1, 2023

How 1-0 became the most common Premier League scoreline – and why it could decide who is relegated

The relegation scrap is a Bermuda Triangle for goalscorers
INEWS.CO.UK Mar 30, 2023

Liam Gordon Starts as Guyana and Montserrat Face-Off in the CONCACAF Nations League

Walsall defender Liam Gordon retained his place in the Guyana starting XI as they took on Montserrat in their latest CONCACAF Nations League -...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 29, 2023

Liam Gordon Starts & Scores as Guyana Defeat Bermuda

Walsall defender Liam Gordon started and scored as Guyana defeated Bermuda by two-goals-to-nil on Saturday evening.Taking place at the Dame Flora...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 25, 2023

GALLERY: From Brazil to Bermuda - 11 different nations that have been represented in the Danske Bank Premiership

With international fixtures taking place this week, including Northern Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualifying double header against San Marino and Finland,...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Mar 22, 2023

Liam Gordon Called Up for International Duty

Walsall defender Liam Gordon has become the latest Saddler to be called up for international duty as he will join up with Guyana for their CONCACAF...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 21, 2023

Walsall Defender Receives International Call Up For Guyana

Walsall defender Liam Gordon has today been called up to represent Guyana ahead of their CONCACAF Nations League games against Bermuda and...
VITAL FOOTBALL Mar 21, 2023

'Happy to be back' - Horsham FC midfielder called up by national team ahead of international break

Horsham FC midfielder Kadell Daniel has been named in Guyana’s 23-man squad ahead of this month’s CONCACAF Nations League B games against Bermuda...
WESTSUSSEXTODAY.CO.UK Mar 19, 2023

Members News: ‘The Goat’ Hits His 53rd Today. ‘Many Happy Returns’, Shaun!!

In a day of three Sky Blue birthdays, today is the day we can send 53rd birthday greetings to CCFPA member and former Sky Blue striker Shaun...
CCFPA.CO.UK Feb 25, 2023

Brit, 23, found shot dead in Bermuda as relatives pay tribute to ‘happy-go-lucky’ victim

TWO suspects have been arrested after a British man was shot dead in Bermuda. The body of Kyari Flood, 23, was found with a gunshot wound at a site...
THE SUN Feb 17, 2023

Scottish giants Celtic sign up for SuperCupNI

Scottish club Celtic will compete in the Minor section at this year’s SuperCupNI. It’s the first time the Glasgow club have played at the Northern...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 2, 2023

Names aplenty in the mix, but not all of them appetite whetting

The Bermuda Triangle, Roanoke, The Marie Celeste and Donald Trump’s popularity are all huge mysteries of the 20th and 21st centuries. We can now...
MYFOOTBALLWRITER.COM Dec 31, 2022

Members News: Bermudian International Ex Sky Blue is 54 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’ Kyle!!

In the first of two Sky Blue birthdays today we wish ‘Many Happy Returns’ to Kyle Lightbourne who is celebrating his 54th birthday! Born in...
CCFPA.CO.UK Sep 29, 2022

Drawing Board: The Bermuda Triangle Wallpaper

MANAGING MADRID Aug 4, 2022

The Bermuda Triangle! Kroos, Modric & Casemiro given new nickname by Real Madrid boss Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti has come up with a new nickname for Real Madrid’s midfield trio of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro, with the Blancos boss...
GOAL.COM Jul 31, 2022

Nahki Wells discusses his Bristol City present and future as he makes bold claim for new season

Bristol City striker Nahki Wells largely found himself on the periphery of the starting XI last season but despite his position at the club...
KEIGHLEYNEWS.CO.UK Jul 18, 2022

Preston North End’s current transfer stance on Bristol City player emerges as Swansea City and QPR circle

Preston North End remain keen on striking a deal for Bermudan striker Nahki Wells from their Championship rivals Bristol City – but they do not...
FOOTBALLLEAGUEWORLD.CO.UK Jun 30, 2022

Matchday Memories: On This Day 1967 – The Sky Blues Take T&T To Task In The Windies!

On this day (June 2nd) in 1967, fresh from taking the Division Two Championship, manager Jimmy Hill‘s Sky Blues embarked on a five game tour of the...
CCFPA.CO.UK Jun 2, 2022

Ajax in town to end a special season

Two weeks after the triumphant Fourth Division title winning season had come to an end, and after the players had enjoyed a holiday in Bermuda...
UP THE CLARETS May 19, 2022

Nahki Wells’ Bristol City future becomes clearer

Bristol City have made striker Nahki Wells available for transfer this summer – but the Robins’ hierarchy are hoping to recoup some of the...
FOOTBALLLEAGUEWORLD.CO.UK May 12, 2022

Freddy Hall dead at 37: Tributes pour in as former Northampton and Limerick keeper passes away in car crash

FORMER footballer Freddy Hall has been killed in a car crash aged 37. The Bermudan reportedly died in his home country on Sunday night. Hall played...
THE SUN Apr 26, 2022

Freddy Hall dead: Tributes paid as ex-Northampton keeper, 37, passes away after car crash

Freddy Hall played for the Cobblers during the 2011-12 campaign and also had spells with a clutch of other clubs including Oxford City and AFC...
MIRROR Apr 26, 2022

Cobblers pay tribute to former goalkeeper Freddy Hall after his shock death at the age of 37

Reports say he was killed in a car crash in his native Bermuda
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK Apr 26, 2022

Freddy Hall dead – Tributes paid as former Limerick FC goalkeeper and Bermuda international dies aged 37

FORMER Limerick FC goalkeeper Freddy Hall has died at the age of 37. The Bermuda international was reportedly killed after a car crash in his home...
THESUN.IE Apr 26, 2022

AFC Telford United mourn death of former goalkeeper Freddy Hall

AFC Telford United have paid tribute to former goalkeeper Freddy Hall, who has died in his native Bermuda aged 37.
SHROPSHIRESTAR.COM Apr 26, 2022

Tributes paid after former League of Ireland goalkeeper Freddy Hall passes away aged 37

The Bermuda native reportedly died in a car accident on April 24 at the age of just 37
IRISH MIRROR Apr 26, 2022

Bristol City striker left uncertain over his future but accepts he reluctantly may have to leave

The Bermudan striker made only his sixth league start of the season last weekend and may find himself back on the bench against Peterborough United...
BRISTOL POST Apr 7, 2022

Shaun Goater claims he'd make more from packing groceries than playing for Man Utd

Manchester City legend Shaun Goater has revealed that he could have made more money packing groceries in Bermuda than he did while he was on...
DAILY STAR Apr 5, 2022

Now or never for Nahki Wells but his Bristol City situation may have just got more complicated

Antoine Semenyo's injury has elevated the Bermudian's position in the squad but Nigel Pearson's plans beyond this season could impact that
BRISTOL POST Mar 22, 2022

Former Bradford City player Mark Ellis providing young players with a route into Europe through RIASA

A former footballer who facilitated Nahki Wells’s journey from Bermuda to Bradford City has bought a club in Finland to try and create a pathway...
YORKSHIRE POST Mar 11, 2022

Ballybofey, a bit like the magic road in Father Ted where nothing makes sense, is a Bermuda Triangle for opposing teams

Dessie Farrell said last week that Dublin are on a good trajectory. Which was as plausible as the Russian ambassador saying they are mounting a...
INDEPENDENT.IE Feb 26, 2022

Members News: ‘The Goat’ Hits His 52nd Today. ‘Many Happy Returns’, Shaun!!

In a day of three Sky Blue birthdays, today is the day we can send 52nd birthday greetings to CCFPA member and former Sky Blue striker Shaun...
CCFPA.CO.UK Feb 25, 2022

Nigel Pearson delivers blunt transfer message to Cardiff and Swansea over transfer interest for Bristol City man

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson has hinted that he would not like to let Nahki Wells depart the club for a Championship rival after late...
FOOTBALLLEAGUEWORLD.CO.UK Jan 30, 2022
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