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San Pedro Pirates are sub-champions of the PLB 2025 Closing Season
The San Pedro Pirates Football Club (FC) has returned to the island as the sub-champions of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) Closing Season. On Saturday, April 26th, they faced Verdes FC in the second leg of the finals at the Edmund Marshalleck Stadium in Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo District, but lost 2-0. This victory secured Verdes their ninth national title.
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FFB launches new project to enhance the performance of the national men’s football team
On Tuesday, April 22nd, the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) launched Project Mexico-Belize, an initiative to strengthen the Senior Men’s National Football Team in preparation for the World Cup Qualifiers in June. As part of the qualifiers, the national team, known as the 'Jaguars,' is scheduled to travel to Montserrat on June 4th and will host Panama on June 7th in the capital city of Belmopan.
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Team Maxi’s wins this year’s Easter Sunday Kayak Race
Daniel Gregorio and Brian Bradley of Team Maxi took first place in this year's fourth annual Kayak Race on Easter Sunday. In this highly anticipated competition, nineteen teams paddled from downtown San Pedro to the Secret Beach area, located northwest of the island.
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San Pedro Pirates fall short in first leg of PLB’s finals against Verdes
On Saturday, April 19th, Verdes Football Club (FC) took the lead in the 2025 Premier League of Belize (PLB) Closing Season finals by defeating San Pedro Pirates FC 2-0. This victory gives Verdes an advantage as they aim to secure the championship in the decisive second leg, scheduled for Saturday, April 26th, at the Edmund Marshalleck Stadium in Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo District.
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Island Football League reaches Week 8
The Island Football League (IFL) is in its eighth week of competition. This league features eight prominent football clubs: Sea Bulls FC, Terror Squad FC, Sharks FC, Alia FC, G-Strikers FC, Vince Assassins FC, Joker Football Club, and Black Sails FC. Vince Assassins FC is leading the championship race with 21 points, closely followed by Sharks FC with 19 points. Sea Bulls FC is in third place with 16 points. All these teams are vying for the chance to claim the championship trophy.
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San Pedro Pirates FC advances to PBL Closing Season finals
Despite the odds, San Pedro Pirates FC, the premier football team of the island, is heading to the finals of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) Closing Season championship. The team stunned football fans nationwide by defeating the tournament's leading team, Port Layola, with a score of 4-2 on Sunday, April 13th, at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex in Belize City. This victory, combined with a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the semi-finals on their home ground, secured the San Pedro Pirates a 5-3 aggregate score, earning them a spot in the finals.
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Softball action is back with the Co-ed Softball Tournament
n March 6th, the San Pedro Town Council's Sports Department launched its highly anticipated annual softball tournament at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex (Saca Chispas Field). This event marks the beginning of an exciting season for local softball enthusiasts and is part of the council's ongoing efforts to promote sports and community engagement in San Pedro. The opening day featured four teams competing in friendly but spirited matches, showcasing local talent and promoting recreational activities.
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SPRCS Male Football Team sub-champions of this year’s Bishop’s Cup
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) male football team returned to the island as the sub-champions of this year’s Bishop’s Cup national championship. The tournament took place at the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) stadium in the capital city of Belmopan on March 28th. This annual event featured teams nationwide from Roman Catholic (RC) primary schools.
