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Michail Antonio Holds Charlton Talks as Comeback Moves Closer

Michail Antonio
February 2026

Antonio has held exploratory talks with Charlton about returning to club football after a car crash left him with multiple leg fractures and surgery. He made faster-than-expected rehab progress, briefly trained with Leicester to aid recovery, and publicly reiterated he is pursuing another contract, citing his doctor’s early assurance he could play again and describing how close he came to scoring on his Jamaica return.

Deandre Ayton Honoured With Bob Lanier Community Assist Award

Deandre Ayton
December 2025

Ayton was recognised for leading hurricane relief in Jamaica and expanding food-access and cultural-equity programmes in Los Angeles. His foundation reopened a community centre in his mother’s hometown, turned it into a relief hub after Hurricane Melissa and funded roof repairs and ongoing rebuilding efforts for affected families. In LA, Ayton’s Alley Oop Program supplies tickets and partners with local groups to tackle food insecurity, while backing SüprMarkt LA’s SNAP BACK scheme to deliver fresh produce to underserved communities. The award, carrying a $20,000 donation to his foundation, acknowledges sustained, hands-on work that ties his NBA platform to concrete local impact.

Curacao make World Cup history as smallest nation ever to qualify

Curacao national team
November 2025

Curacao drew 0-0 with Jamaica to top Group B on 12 points from six games and book their first ever World Cup place, becoming the smallest nation by size and population to qualify for the tournament and surpassing Iceland’s 2018 landmark on the global stage. The achievement caps a remarkable rise since Curacao became a separate country in 2010, climbing from FIFA ranking 150 to 82 and joining Cape Verde, Jordan and Uzbekistan as debutants for 2026, while Jamaica coach Steve McClaren resigned immediately after failing to clinch qualification.

Greenwood Not in Tuchel’s England Plans Amid Jamaica Links

Mason Greenwood
September 2025

Thomas Tuchel confirmed Mason Greenwood is not under England consideration after Jamaica arranged his passport for possible World Cup qualifiers. Greenwood is delaying his decision while weighing international futures between the Three Lions and Reggae Boyz. Tuchel revealed he believed Greenwood was joining Jamaica and said England had made no contact. Despite his Marseille form, Greenwood remains outside Tuchel’s plans as the England boss prepares for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Greenwood is expected to clarify his future soon.

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