The 1-1 draw with Saint Lucia in their last match for Group B denied Cubans the possibility to earn one of the five berths to the CONCACAF finals, which grants tickets to the South Korea 2017 World Cup»
This result was a cruel blow for France, which had dominated the match and squandered a number of chances in front of their devastated home support»
Swiss Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA, today announced at a press conference that he tended his resignation to the Board of Directors.»
National Soccer Commissioner of Cuba, Rene Perez, confirmed that the Cuban Federation of that sport is open to any proposal to hire players for foreign teams.»
Ariel Martinez, one of the forgotten for a long time in Cuban football, was crucial in his team’s dream of moving to quarterfinals as one of the best third-placed.»
Army General Raul Castro, president of the Councils of State and Ministers welcomed Wednesday afternoon Joseph Blatter, president of the International Football Federation (FIFA).»
President of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Sepp Blatter will arrive in Cuba on Tuesday for a two-day working visit, as part of a tour through several Latin American countries.»
Cuba made history Tuesday night, securing a place at a FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time by beating Costa Rica, 2-1, in a quarterfinal dual at the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship.»
Cuban national soccer team faces Canada today in BMO Field, Toronto, in the fifth qualifying game for the World Cup Brazil 2014.»
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