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CONCACAF targets extra World Cup spot - 18th January 2011

CONCACAF, the football body that represents North, Central American and Caribbean countries, has called for FIFA to award the region an extra place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

ESPN expands West Indies broadcast partnership - 11th January 2011

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has unveiled a new three-year broadcast deal with ESPN.

Stanford $20m cricket match in doubt - 8th October 2008

The $20 million cricket match between England and Sir Allen Stanford's Caribbean team is in doubt after the WICB lost its case in the High Court against team sponsor Digicel.

IMG to distribute Stanford 20/20 - 26th October 2007

IMG has reached a global distribution agreement for broadcasts of the Stanford 20/20 tournament, the growing Caribbean cricket competition.

DIAGEO BRANDS IN ICC WORLD CUP TIE UP - 5th January 2007

Premium drinks company Diageo agreed a multi-brand, multi-region sponsorship for its Johnnie Walker and Red Stripe brands to sponsor the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup.

BIG MONEY WINDIES CLASH CANCELLED - 1st September 2006

A $5m winner takes all 20/20 Super Star match in the West Indies, funded by billionaire cricket investor Allen Stanford, been cancelled because of a scheduling conflict.

FIFA CONCERN OVER GOVERNMENTS - 28th September 2004

FIFA has voiced mounting concerns over government interference in the affairs of football associations.