Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Swine flu outbreak delays CONCACAF final
CONCACAF have rescheduled the second leg of the Champions League final between Mexican duo Atlante and Cruz Azul and cancelled the remainder of the confederation's Under-17 Championship.
Due to the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, the general secretary of the confederation, Chuck Blazer, announced earlier the Champions League final that was due to take place on Wednesday will be delayed until May 12.
CONCACAF have also terminated the Under-17 Championship that served as a qualifier to the Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria.
Due to the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, the general secretary of the confederation, Chuck Blazer, announced earlier the Champions League final that was due to take place on Wednesday will be delayed until May 12.
CONCACAF have also terminated the Under-17 Championship that served as a qualifier to the Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria.
However, as the tournament's regulations state the semi-finalists qualify for the World Cup, the governing body decided to stop the championship, which was being played in Tijuana.
The CONCACAF Beach Championship in Puerto Vallarta, which was scheduled to be played from Wednesday to Sunday, is under review, with a final decision expected on Tuesday.