Bermuda Now 170th in FIFA Rankings
In the latest FIFA rankings released yesterday [Oct 20], Bermuda has fallen to 170th in the world. Due to inactivity, the island dropped 7 places from the previous rankings. Our highest ranking ever was 84th in 1993, and our lowest was 185th in 1998.
The rankings were introduced in 1992, and six teams [Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy and Spai]) have held the top position, of which Brazil have spent longest ranked first.
A point system is used, with points being awarded based on the results of FIFA-recognised international matches. Under the existing system, rankings are based on a team’s performance over the last four years, with more recent results and more significant matches being more heavily weighted to help reflect the current competitive state of a team.
Neither here nor there. Bda senior team has been disbanded and the emphasis has been on development at the under 23 and below levels. Smart, long term and should result in a better product.
Now the FA need to replace Broadley and his running with the ball philosophy. Spain, Brazil who are considered the best in the world pass the ball and the very best teams of the past, ie, Scc, D Colts , NVCC ( Mel Bean, Calderon’s, Baxter , Trott ) BVCC and Dandy Town ( Martin’s, Astwood, Durham , Musson, Cann era ) all played great football, primarily with smart inter play and when required good penetrative dribbling…