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Questions about Caribbean Football Union

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When did the Caribbean Football Union open its doors?

The Caribbean Football Union opened its doors on the 28th of January 1978 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Patrick Raymond drove the initial push for this organization after approaching Phil Woosnam in 1976.

Who served as president of the Caribbean Football Union from 1983 to 2011?

Jack Warner took over the presidency of the Caribbean Football Union in 1983 and held the role until 2011. He resigned following a crisis involving US$40,000 distributed to representatives in May 2011.

What happened to the Caribbean Football Union in May 2011?

The Caribbean Football Union faced a crisis in May 2011 when representatives received brown paper envelopes containing US$40,000. Chuck Blazer reported the incident which led to an investigation by FIFA and the resignation of the CFU president.

Which tournaments has the Caribbean Football Union organized since 1978?

The Caribbean Football Union ran the CFU Championship between 1978 and 1988 and operated the Caribbean Cup from 1989 until 2017. The organization also managed the Caribbean Club Championship and the Caribbean Professional Football League from 1992 to 1994.

How many member nations participate in the Caribbean Football Union?

Twenty-five FIFA member nations participate alongside six non-affiliated territories within the Caribbean Football Union. Anguilla joined in 1996 while Antigua and Barbuda became members in 1978.

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