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FIFA Vice President Accused of STEALING Haiti Earthquake Money
FIFA Vice President Jack Warner has been investigated by US prosecutors over the disappearance $750,000 Haiti earthquake money that found its way into a bank accounts he controlled...
According to an article published by the BBC, Warner is accused of diverting US$750,000 in emergency funds donated by FIFA ($250,000) and the South Korean Football Association ($500,000) intended for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
Warner was arrested in May in Trinidad. He may be extradited to the United States on charges of corruption and money laundering.
Should Haiti Host the World Cup?
For now, it may all seem like fiction; however, if Haiti wants to be an emerging country by 2030, what could be more opportunistic to show the rest of the world that it means business than by throwing its name in the pool of possible hosts for the 2026 or 2030 World Cup?
The Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) has some stringent requirements when it comes to bidding and hosting the world cup. None of these would automatically disqualify Haiti's bid.
Haiti Soccer News - HAITI Vs. SPAIN, Today, June 8 2013 at Sun Life Stadium
For the first time in soccer (football) history, The Haiti National soccer team will face off against defending World Cup Champion Spain and its full squad of stars...
This event will take place today, June 8, 2013 at 4:00pm at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
I am probably the worst soccer fan out there; however, I really wish I was there to witness this event.
This SPAIN vs. Haiti soccer match is Historical... Think about it Haiti is currently ranked 63rd in the world by FIFA, while world champions Spain occupy top spot.
Sports - Football - Haiti FIFA Ranking Highest Ever
Haiti Football News - Haiti has climbed to the 38 position in the 2013 first edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. This is a Huge leap. Haiti is ranked 101 on average with a record low of 145.
Congratulations to the Federation Haitienne De Football...
Haiti made this leap due to their successful qualification for the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2013.
Read More: Ecuador, Haiti climb to highest-ever slots
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