Trinidad

Nine Trinidad citizens sought to join Islamic State, suggest reports

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has reportedly confirmed that nine of its citizens will be deported from Turkey after being detained while trying to enter Syria or Iraq to join the Islamic State group.

Adrian St. John, Captain of Chris Gayle Academy shot dead in Trinidad

Authorities in the eastern Caribbean island of Trinidad said Tuesday that they were investigating the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old British citizen who was an up-and-coming cricket player.

UEFA chief Michel Platini appeals against FIFA ban

UEFA chief Michel Platini has appealed against a 90-day suspension imposed on him by world governing body FIFA as part of an ongoing corruption investigation, a close associate said on Saturday.

FIFA bans President Blatter and UEFA boss Platini for 90 days

The move by the FIFA ethics committee further taints Blatter's 40-year career at FIFA and puts a dent in Platini's hopes of succeeding him.

Decline and fall? The end of Blatter's reign at FIFA could come a lot sooner

79-year-old Sepp Blatter was already set to quit in February next year, but having been placed under a criminal investigation by Swiss authorities, the end could come a lot sooner

A sinking ship? Blatter urged to resign after criminal proceedings opened against FIFA chief

Embattled Sepp Blatter was urged to stand down as FIFA president on Saturday after he was placed under a criminal investigation

FIFA corruption: Trinidad delays extradition hearing on Jack Warner

Authorities in Trinidad postponed a hearing on Friday to determine whether the US will have to restart extradition proceedings against former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner in an international soccer corruption case.

Taylor strikes helps West Indies restrict New Zealand to 221

Taylor made an early breakthrough when he dismissed New Zealand opener Hamish Rutherford for three then returned to rip through the middle order on the opening day at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad.