soccer team raise money any way he could.

And he added that the public should also help to raise funds for what a "worthwhile venture''.

The Bermuda Football Association has said the Under 23 team may not be able to try to qualifiy for the Olympic Games due to a lack of corporate sponsorship following the arrest of seven players on drugs charges in Miami last year.

Also in the Senate, PLP Sen. Terry Lister said his greatest concern was that the Ministry of Youth and Sports was refusing to grant the BFA the funds allocated to them.

Ministry, BFA to meet -- Sport, Page 21.