FIFA recently gave all the 25 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) members 48 hours to state what happened at a meeting where it was alleged that some kind of a infraction took place in Trinidad and Tobago on May 10th.
Coming out of the ethics committee investigations it would appear that there was compelling evidence that some kind of money traction actually took place.
So serious this evidence could be that it is the first time in the history of football that FIFA has come out and taken such a strong position on the Caribbean football countries.
Football in the Caribbean is quite a unknown and is not a power house like other federations in the world.
However with both Jack Warner and Mohamed Bin Hammam falling from grace it would appear that FIFA is not at all contended and intends to get to the bottom of this matter.
Barbados stated early that they were not involved but then weeks later they stated that they were not going to assist with the investigations that were taking place in the Barbados.
Soon after FIFA sent out correspondence to all those involved, requesting an immediate reply, the Barbados Football Association has done an about turn and has said they are not guilty of any charges.
This position by the BFA is rather interesting as a turn around would be viewed by many as suspicious in nature.
Is this is the BFA final position or are we in store for more?
Five countries we have been told up to this date have returned their financial packages reportedly worth some US$40 000 each.
The English media for a very long time have printed pictures involving some cash transactions for the whole world to see.
It is amazing that since all these going ons, that two other high ranking CFU officials have come out and have called for an audit of Concacaf’s finances
One wonders why it has taken three Caribbean Football officials being suspended for such statements to be made in public.
For years allegations of corruption’s, match fixing, bribery and under hand dealings have been branded about but everytime these issues are brushed under the carpet.
This scenario has rocked FIFA and one wonders if their image will every be reshaped to the contentment of its member countries. (CG)
