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New York Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Bolivia say no explanation given by Venezuela over 12-hour flight delay after World Cup defeat
The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) have said they were given no explanation by Venezuelan authorities after their charter flight back to La Paz was denied takeoff on Friday. Venezuela, who have never previously qualified for a men's World Cup, defeated Bolivia 2-0 in Maturin on Friday in a crucial qualification match for next year's finals, which will be played across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Advertisement With three rounds of matches remaining in South American qualifying, Venezuela are seventh in the 10-team group — with Friday's result taking them four points above eighth-place Bolivia — which would see them go into a play-off to reach the tournament. Following Friday's match, the Bolivian team's chartered flight back to the nation's capital La Paz — where they will host 10th-place Chile on Tuesday — was delayed by over 12 hours. Carlos Pino, the team manager and coordinator of national teams for the FBF, is cited by press agency EFE as saying the team were told by authorities at the Venezuelan airport that 'there is no authorisation for the flight as international flights are suspended.' Pino said: 'Obviously, the only international flight available is ours. There are no other international flights here, and they're suspending our flight without giving any reason.' Bolivia head coach Oscar Villegas alleges that the FBF had spoken with officials from the Bolivian government and with Venezuelan diplomats in La Paz, as they he claims to have been informed that the Peru national team faced an eight-hour airport delay when they played in Venezuela on March 25. 🔴 #sports360bolivia La molestia de Óscar Villegas por la demora que impide el retorno de la Verde a nuestro país. — Sports 360 (@Sports_360Bol) June 7, 2025 'We asked them (the Bolivian government) to please contact the Venezuelan government so that they don't do the same thing to us that they did to Peru,' Villegas said. 'This is normal. We expected it and alerted our country's government minister last week. They did the same to Peru and kept them at this airport for eight hours. This is nothing unusual; this is how they handle visitors.' The 12-hour delay meant Bolivia did not have time to partake in their planned training session on Saturday, ahead of their next qualification match against Chile on Tuesday. Advertisement Argentina are the only South American nation to have sealed qualification to the 2026 World Cup, with five more nations to automatically join the current world champions; Ecuador, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay and Colombia currently occupy the remaining automatic qualification places. Venezuela travel to Uruguay on Tuesday before concluding their campaign in September with an away match in Argentina and home game against Colombia. (Image of Bolivian team before Friday's match in Venezuela: Jonathan Lanza/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Venezuela defeats Bolivia 2-0 to approach World Cup intercontinental playoff spot
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela beat Bolivia 2-0 on Friday to extend its advantage in seventh place in South American World Cup qualifying and a potential spot in an intercontinental playoff for next year's tournament in North America. Bolivian Héctor Cuellar scored an own goal in the fifth minute after a simple pass to goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra ended in the back of the net. The hosts added a second in the 30th minute with striker Salomón Rondón, Venezuela's all-time top goal scorer with 47 goals, after he chested down a cross from Nahuel Ferraresi and scored with his left foot. Bolivia, which now trails Venezuela by four points with only three rounds to play, never threatened goalkeeper Rafael Romo at the Monumental Stadium in the eastern city of Maturin, Venezuela. Also on Friday, Colombia drew Peru 0-0 at home and failed to overtake Brazil in the standings. It was Colombia's fifth consecutive match without a win. The hosts at the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla missed suspended striker Luis Díaz, who scored six goals in World Cup qualifying. Jhon Córdoba and Rafael Santos Borré were also out due to injury. World Cup champion Argentina, which secured its 2026 berth in March, leads South American qualifying after 15 matches with 34 points. Ecuador and Paraguay are next with 24 points, but the Ecuadorians have better goal difference. Brazil is in fourth place with 22 points. Uruguay and Colombia, both with 21 points, are in fifth and sixth, respectively, separated by goal difference. Venezuela, the only South American team to have never competed in a World Cup, has 18 points. Bolivia, which still has a chance of moving into seventh place, has 14. Peru and Chile have 11 and 10 points respectively. Several teams could secure their World Cup spots in Tuesday's next set of matches. Ecuador will clinch its spot with a win at Peru and Brazil could also secure its berth with a win, provided Venezuela doesn't add points at Uruguay. Colombia will have to beat Lionel Messi's Argentina in Buenos Aires to come close to its spot before the two final rounds in September. Bolivia will have to overcome Chile at home to keep its chances alive. All 10 South American nations play each other home and away. The top six countries qualify directly to the finals next year in North America. The seventh-place South American team will go into the intercontinental playoffs in March 2026 in North America when six teams will vie for the remaining two spots in the main tournament. ___ AP soccer:
Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Matt Fitzpatrick holds nerve to close gap on leader Jhonattan Vegas
It was clear that this was going to be a testing day when a large king snake slithered across the fairway towards the ball of the former US PGA champion Shaun Micheel. A rules official gave it an unwise kick. Elsewhere some players continued to gripe about mud balls. The Venezuelan leader held on; fear and loathing and class Vegas. Jhonattan Vegas, a 40-year-old from the oil city of Maturin, continued to set the pace at eight under after a round of 70, but there was lots of back and forth below him. Matt Fitzpatrick wrestled his 2022 form back from a year of toil and finished just two behind, while Rory McIlroy rallied to make the weekend. As per tradition, it was dramatic. On
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Iberia Parish seeks help finding 17-year-old runaway
IBERIA PARISH, La. () — A teenager has been reported as a runaway in Iberia Parish. Officials with the are requesting assistance from the public in locating Mallorie Maturin, a 17-year-old girl, who has been reported as a runaway juvenile. Officials said Maturin was last seen on April 6, at approximately 9 p.m. at her residence in the 6400 block of Fremin Road in Iberia Parish. Officials described her as having black hair and brown eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 200lbs. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now They said Maturin is possibly wearing black joggers and a black Nike hoodie Anyone with information regarding Maturin's whereabouts is urged to contact the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office at 337-369-3711 or submit a tip through the Iberia Parish Sheriff's App. Louisiana bill would require college students to take anti-hazing course under 'Caleb Wilson Act' RFK Jr. calls for CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water Man arrested on felony warrant for 2024 shooting Debate over SNAP work requirement heats up Second suspect in January Church Point murder arrested after Jennings police chase Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
