Belize to boycott upcoming World Cup qualifying football match
BELMOPAN, Belize: The government has announced that Belize is boycotting the upcoming World Cup qualifying football match to be held in Guatemala City on February 6,2008 between Belize and St Kitts and Nevis. The government has called on players not to attend the game.
Prime Minister Said Musa has said that to play the game in Guatemala City would be an insult to the sovereignty of Belize, especially since the game is being termed a “home” game.
Since players may be financially affected by their decision not to play, the government is calling on the private sector to collaborate with government in ensuring that players will be adequately compensated for any financial loss.