BFA Receives Offer of $40m Investment Proposal from Infantino
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The Bermuda Football Association has confirmed it has received correspondence from FIFA President Gianni Infantino outlining a controversial proposal that could see each of the world's 211 member associations receive $40 million in funding.
Infantino has written to every national association seeking support for plans to establish a new commercial subsidiary to manage FIFA's flagship competitions, including the FIFA World Cup. Under the proposal, outside investors would be able to purchase stakes in the new entity.
Bermuda Football Association President Mark Wade confirmed to www.islandstats.com, that the island's governing body had received the letter detailing the offer.
FIFA has set a deadline of September 19th for member associations to back the proposal if they are to receive an initial $20 million payment, with the remaining funding linked to the wider implementation of the plan.
The proposal has, however, drawn criticism within world football.
CONCACAF, the regional governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean, said it was only made aware of the plans through media reports before later receiving a FIFA media release.
In a strongly worded statement, CONCACAF expressed "deep concern" over what it described as a lack of due process, adding that major decisions affecting the future of the game should be guided by "good governance, robust processes and long-term stewardship."
The confederation said it expected all members of the FIFA family to follow those principles as discussions over one of the most significant commercial proposals in football continue.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Wells on Target as Footballers Enjoy Busy Day in Pre-Season
Blayz Borgesson
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Nahki Wells was among the goals as Luton Town continued their encouraging pre-season preparations with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Sky Bet League Two side Walsall in a behind-closed-doors friendly at The Brache.
With Luton already holding a comfortable 4-0 lead, Wells was introduced just after the hour mark and wasted little time making his impact. The Bermuda striker capped off the move of the match with a composed finish to complete the scoring and underline his sharpness ahead of the new campaign.
There was also exciting news for Bermudian football, with highly rated winger Blayz Borgesson completing a move to Burnley following a successful trial earlier this year.
The talented youngster impressed after joining from Radcliffe FC's academy setup, where his performances attracted the attention of professional scouts. Borgesson becomes the third Bermudian to represent Burnley, following in the footsteps of Nahki Wells and Ne-Jai Tucker.
Elsewhere, Willie Clemons helped Leiston FC to a 3-1 pre-season victory away to Gorleston, while Keziah Martin featured as Hereford FC drew 1-1 with Shrewsbury.
Milan Butterfield also celebrated silverware of sorts as Halesowen Town retained the Brookes-Clark Charity Shield after an entertaining 3-3 draw. As the holders, Halesowen kept the trophy despite being unable to find a winner.
Not every Bermudian enjoyed success, however. Kane Crichlow was an unused substitute as Dagenham & Redbridge suffered their first defeat of pre-season, going down 2-1 to Boreham Wood.
With league campaigns fast approaching, Bermuda's footballers continue to build momentum across England, with goals, trophies and landmark signings providing plenty of encouragement ahead of the new season.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Bermuda's Majors Officiates CFU Club Shield Quarter-Final
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Bermuda FIFA referee Amaury Majors was in the middle for one of the biggest matches of the 2026 CFU Club Shield as Jamaica's Mount Pleasant FA booked their place in the semi-finals with a narrow victory over Barbados' Weymouth Wales FC.
Majors officiated the quarter-final at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, where Mount Pleasant edged last year's runners-up 1-0 in a closely contested encounter.
The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when Johnson Juedy found the breakthrough, scoring the only goal of the match to send the Jamaican club into the last four of the regional competition.
The result ended Weymouth Wales' hopes of another deep run in the tournament, while Mount Pleasant moved a step closer to lifting the CFU Club Shield title.
For Majors, the appointment to a knockout-stage fixture is another significant milestone in his international refereeing career, reflecting the confidence regional football officials continue to place in the Bermudian FIFA referee for high-profile Caribbean matches.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Hall Steps Up Targets Match Fitness in Return for Chorley
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Bermuda forward Kole Hall has taken another positive step in his comeback from a serious medical condition, returning to training as he works towards full match fitness with Chorley FC.
Hall missed the entire 2025-26 season after being sidelined by illness, but the striker is now back on the training pitch as preparations continue for the new campaign.
As part of his rehabilitation, Hall has been working with Allin Methodology on a programme tailored to sharpen his attacking game alongside Chorley's pre-season schedule.
The individual session focused on enhancing one of Hall's key strengths – angled finishing – while also developing his movement inside the penalty area.
Training drills challenged the Bermudian to finish from wide angles before immediately transitioning into a second phase, arriving between the six-yard box and penalty spot to convert one-touch opportunities.
According to Allin Methodology, each practice was specifically designed around Hall's individual requirements, with an emphasis on purposeful coaching rather than generic exercises.
The training group described the approach as one centred on "detailed, individual coaching" aimed at improving the areas that matter most to the player.
For Hall, the sessions represent another encouraging milestone in his recovery. While his primary objective remains regaining full match sharpness, his return to the grass marks significant progress after a season spent on the sidelines.
With the new campaign approaching, the Bermudian will now be hoping his continued rehabilitation translates into a successful return to competitive football for Chorley FC.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Bermuda Footballers Enjoy Playing Across UK, Italy and USA
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Bermuda's women footballers were in action across England, Italy and the United States, with several players celebrating victories as pre-season preparations gathered pace ahead of the new campaign.
Eva Frazzoni helped AFC Sudbury Women continue their encouraging pre-season with a convincing 3-0 victory over Stevenage Women, as the Suffolk side produced another polished performance.
There was also success for K'Shaela Burch-Waldron, whose Sutton United Women side defeated Ashford United 4-1, continuing their preparations with an impressive attacking display.
At Willen Road, Jasmine Spence and Newport Pagnell Town Women edged an entertaining contest, overcoming Leicester City Ladies 3-2 in a competitive pre-season friendly.
Across the Atlantic, Seattle Reign FC maintained their winning form with a 2-0 victory over San Diego Wave FC at Snapdragon Stadium. Head coach Laura Harvey once again experimented with her squad, with Mia Fishel part of another youthful and dynamic Reign setup.
The breakthrough came when midfielder Ainsley McCammon delivered an inviting cross for Maddie Mercado to head home the opening goal before defender Jordyn Bugg doubled the advantage to secure the win.
In Italy, Lielanni Nesbeth and Como Women suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Juventus Women in Vinovo. The result handed the Italian champions their second pre-season victory of the summer, although Como produced a spirited display against one of the country's strongest sides.
With league action underway in the United States and pre-season fixtures continuing across Europe, Bermuda's overseas-based players are gaining valuable minutes as they build towards the competitive campaigns ahead.
