Guyana Football Federation protests over Boucaud's inclusion in FIFA World Cup qualifier
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THE GUYANA Football Federation (GFF) has sent an official protest to FIFA regarding the selection of TT midfielder Andre Boucaud for the FIFA World Cup qualifier between the two countries on March 25 in the Dominican Republic.
The letter dated April 23 said, "The GFF believes Boucaud was ineligible for selection as a registered intermediary and, as such, any points secured by TT during any related FIFA World Cup qualification matches should be forfeited."
Boucaud did not play in TT's 3-0 win over Guyana but played against Puerto Rico three days later in a 1-1 draw.
"Boucaud, who was registered as an intermediary with the English Football Association at the time, was selected in TT's match day squad," the letter said.
"Under FIFA rules, all conflicts of interest with intermediaries or agents must be avoided. Intermediaries cannot have any contractual relationship with a national football association. Under English Football Association rules, players cannot be registered intermediaries."
GFF president Wayne Forde said, "We have taken this matter very seriously and have presented our findings to FIFA that this individual was ineligible to play for TT as a registered intermediary with the English FA.
"It is vital for the integrity and fairness of the game that the rules are respected and upheld by everyone. We look forward to FIFA's response in due course."
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