MANCHESTER UNITED have handed a trial to a trio of Trinidad and Tobago teenagers, despite looking likely to lose their compatriot Dwight Yorke in the near future.
U-17
FIFA's Under 17 memorable toast to soccer
IT was an event that lived up to expectations in virtually every sense. Once again, the 2001 FIFA World Under-17 Championship featured a high level of exciting football, devoid of all the defensive tactics and unadventurous pragmatism that has plagued the game at senior level. As always, some of the best displays in the competition occurred during the quarterfinal stage and, not surprisingly, African teams performed exceptionally well in this championship, with all three of the continent’s representatives reaching the last eight.
Proud hosts of a great event
WHAT can Trinidad and Tobago hope to achieve from the 2001 Fifa Under-17 World Championship?
No sunshine calypso as Trinidad lose U-17 opener
The sunshine turned to rain when Croatian skipper Niko Kranjcar converted a penalty in each half, and Trinidad’s hopes of glory disintegrated into disappointment as the home team lost the opening match of the FIFA Under-17 World Championship in Port of Spain, 1-2.
Warner guarantees safety
FIFA vice-president Jack Warner gave assurances yesterday to a Fifa emergency committee meeting that there would be adequate security measures in place and the Under-17 World Championship could proceed as scheduled from today.
Play ball: Team 2001 ready to counter Croatians
THE Trinidad and Tobago national under-17 footballers, dubbed “Team 2001”, begin their great adventure from 1 p.m. today when they face Croatia in the opening game of the 2001 Fifa Under-17 World Championship at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
Coach Simoes likens match with Tyson bout as ...T&T ready to rumble
TRINIDAD and Tobago's head coach Brazilian Professor Rene Simoes has likened today's opening FIFA Under-17 World Championship game against Croatia to that of a boxing match with Mike Tyson.
Live from Trinidad and Tobago
“IT WILL be an exciting 30 minutes.”
One moment silence for US tragedy
FIFA'S Director of Communications Keith Cooper is appealing to the 200-plus players participating in the ninth FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Championships to respect fairplay during the event.