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Arnett Gardens forward Fabian Reid is excited for the chance to help the Reggae Boyz qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
On the back of a Jamaica Premier League season that saw him score 13 goals in 18 appearances, the 32-year-old has been included in Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson’s squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against The Dominican Republic and Dominica.
The team will host Dom Rep on June 6 before facing Dominica away three days later.
“It feels good to be in camp with the boys for these big games. It’s where I’ve always wanted to be,” Reid said in an interview on Monday.
“I feel excited because it is a dream for me to play in World Cup Qualifying and being my country to the World Cup,” he added.
Reid made seven appearances for the Reggae Boyz from 2017-2018, scoring three goals. All those appearances came in friendlies.
After six years out of the mix, he made his return to the Reggae Boyz squad in a pair of friendlies against the Soca Warriors at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in March, providing the assist for Kaheim Dixon’s game-winning goal in the first encounter.
“To be back is nice. We did a good job in the away games against Trinidad. If we can take it a game at a time it would be good for us,” Reid said before reiterating the importance of the upcoming games.
“This is a big one so we have to get it together because we really want to qualify. I think this is the right time now because, like I said, I’ve always dreamed to bring Jamaica to the World Cup. Now we have the chance to deliver for the country,” he added.
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Cole Palmer scores on his first England start to set the hosts on their way to a 3-0 friendly victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at St. James’ Park on Monday.
The Chelsea midfielder kept his cool from the spot to put England ahead in the 60th minute after a frustrating goalless first half.
Trent Alexander-Arnold made sure of the victory in the 85th minute, striking a superb low volley around Nikola Vasilj and into the bottom corner.
Harry Kane, off the bench, added a third from close range, pouncing on the loose ball after Ezri Konsa had inadvertently blocked Jarrod Bowen’s shot on the line.
Data Debrief: England find shooting boots in second half
Palmer is just the fifth player to see his first-ever England goal come from the penalty spot, after Tommy Lawton (1938), Alf Ramsey (1951), Allan Clarke (1970) and Ivan Toney (2024).
Not only did Alexander-Arnold score his third goal for the Three Lions in this game, but he also created five chances, at least three more than any other player on the pitch.
Kane may not have started, but his late strike is the 12th goal he has scored in his last 12 matches for the national side across all competitions.
Mount Pleasant Football Club, the 2023 Jamaica Premier League (JPL) champions, has announced that the contracts of head coach Theodore Whitmore and his technical staff will not be renewed. The club is set to embark on a new direction that aligns Mount Pleasant Academy with the Football Club.
Mount Pleasant announced that the contracts of Whitmore and his staff will expire on July 31, 2024. In a statement, the club cited the need for a new direction as the reason for the change.
“The club is embarking on a new direction which synchronizes Mount Pleasant Academy and Mount Pleasant Football Club,” the statement read. “Mount Pleasant will shortly announce a new technical team to chart the course of the club. The club is committed to achieving all the sporting goals and objectives entering this new phase and new direction.”
Whitmore, who joined Mount Pleasant in July 2022, led the team to its first JPL title last year, triumphing over Cavalier 2-1 in the finals. His tenure followed his departure from the national senior men’s football team in December 2021.
Mount Pleasant relinquished their title when they lost to Cavalier 3-4 on penalties in the 2024 final.
Following the success in 2023, an elated owner Peter Goule told Sportsmax.TV highlighted the club’s long-term vision. “We are pretty excited, we have put a lot of work into the academy and the platform is well and truly set to accomplish all that we want to. It will take a few years to build a complete institution, but we have people willing to come along and help us to move to another level, so we firmly believe we will be able to get there and put Jamaica’s football on the map the real way,” he said then.
It has now become apparent that Coach Whitmore will not be part of that vision.
“The club wishes to express profound gratitude to Coach Whitmore and his technical team for their leadership over the past two seasons which brought glory and success to the club. Their invaluable contribution has seen Mount Pleasant Football Academy make an indelible mark in the Jamaica Premier League and in the parish of St Ann. We wish them all the best in their endeavours going forward.”
Whitmore’s departure marks a significant change for Mount Pleasant as they look to build on their recent success and continue their development both on and off the pitch.
Enzo Maresca says it is a “dream” to be appointed as Chelsea’s new head coach.
Maresca has signed a five-year deal, as announced by Chelsea on Monday, with the option to extend for a further year.
He comes in as Mauricio Pochettino’s replacement after the Argentinian left the club by mutual consent last month after just one season in charge.
In a statement on the club’s website, Maresca said: “To join Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is a dream for any coach. It is why I am so excited by this opportunity.
“I look forward to working with a very talented group of players and staff to develop a team that continues the club’s tradition of success and makes our fans proud.”
He joins from Leicester City having guided them back to the top-flight as winners of the Championship at the first attempt last season.
Maresca is the Blues’ fourth managerial appointment since Todd Boehly and private equity firm Clearlake Capital bought the club in May 2022.
May 31, 2024 Friendlies
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