FIFA Executive Committee Meets in July to Replace Blatter
Berna - FIFA announced Thursday that its legally embattled executive committee will convene July 20 in Zurich, the scene of shocking hotel raids two weeks ago.
An "Ex-co" meeting agenda released by the governing body includes "reform of FIFA´s organizational structure," the setting of a timetable for election of a new FIFA president to replace Sepp Blatter, and "any other items proposed."
Cuba hosts two top volleyball events this weekend
Havana, Cuba - The Sports City Coliseum of this city will host from Friday two important volleyball contests, the men’s Cuba-Bulgaria World League match and the women's North, Central American and Caribbean (NORCECA) Final Four.
The press conferences and technical meetings of both competitions are scheduled for today at Melia Habana and Triton Hotels respectively.
Endangered Quality of Cup America Chile-2015
La Serena, Chile - When we speak of César Luis Menotti we immediately land in a soccer court, and if he says that quality of Cup America Chile-2015 is in danger as it has its kick-off today, then we must meditate.
I can't imagine that in a great play, the actor arrives four days before making his debut in the role of Hamlet, alerted "the Skiinny One", permanent critic of the world soccer calendar, which takes players to the limit of their physical capacities.
New Confessions Aggravate Corruption Scandal FIFA
Washington - The confession of bribes accepted at the highest level today aggravates corruption scandal shakes the foundations of the International Football Federation (FIFA).
Chuck Blazer, head of the North-Central American and Caribbean Football Confederation (CONCACAF) from 1991-2013, admitted the payment of bribes to award during the World Cup in 1998 and 2010.
Yulieski Gourriel is separated from the Cuban Baseball Pre-selection
Havana - The direction of Cuban baseball separated player Yulieski Gourriel from the national pre-selection training in order to participate at the Pan American Games Toronto 2015 next July, informed today Jit digital newspaper.
Yuliesky, as part of the Cuban team, was called to attend the Latin American Stadium on May 25 when the training began, but he declained, and has not participated in any of the training sessions.
Cosmos TD Describes as Unforgettable Game with Cuba
Havana - The coach of the New York Cosmos, Venezuelan Giovanni Savarese, described as an unforgettable experience his visit to Cuba and the friendly game disputed with the national Cuban soccer selection.
It is undoubtedly an extraordinary experience, beyond what we had imagined, stressed Savarese in a press conference held after the game on Tuesday that made headlines in today´s sports news..
Culture
The Los Cuenteros Puppet Theater Company celebrated its 50th anniversary this November 19 at the Museum of Humor, located in San Antonio de los Baños, with the exhibition ''Fifty years telling stories''. The exhibition shows photographs, puppets and costumes used by Los Cuenteros in various performances since 1969.
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Paris - Cuba’s Minister of Culture, Alpidio Alonso, assessed the role of culture in the United Nations Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, during a multilateral forum held ay UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
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"At the Eduardo Abela Villarreal Vocational Art School, located in San Antonio de los Baños, the quality of the teaching-educational process is prioritized," said Mirelis Ferrer Llanes, head of the General Teaching Department at this institution.
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