FIFA bans Belize over government interference

(Reuters) - FIFA has suspended Belize from international soccer with immediate effect because of "severe government interference."

World soccer'0s governing body said in a statement on Friday that its emergency committee had issued the ban.

It means the return leg of Belize's World Cup qualifier against Montserrat, scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed.

Belize beat Montserrat 5-2 on Wednesday in the opening game of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

FIFA had warned sanctions could be on the way after the government said they no longer recognized the Belize Football Federation (FFB) or the national team...MORE

5-a-side football season comes to an end!

On Thursday, the 5-a-side football tournament culminated with a bang. Games started with the junior finals between Caramba and Boca Strikers. At the end of the game, Caramba walked over Boca Strikers taking the first place in the juniors division. The Catrachas Girls also managed to walk away with the female's first place in the regular competition. The two major games were the matches between Greenhouse boys and E & L Butane for third place and Los Catrachos against Red Scorpion for first and second places.

First Place Female Category : Las Catrachas

Junior Champs in the regular competition: Caramba Boys

MVP in Juniors Category : Rene Reyes (Caramba Boys)

The games were heated...and spectators enjoyed themselves fully!

3 Place in regular season: E & L Butane Boys

Tito and the team's trophy!

The Jurado boys and Emma after taking the 3rd place trophy!

Los Catrachos displaying a Central American flag before the big game!

Los Catrachos and Red Scorpions battle for the first place!

1st Place winners in the regular season: Red Scorpions!