CAS rules Kenya out of Women’s AFCON after last minute appeal
November 16 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected the Kenyan appeal to be re-admitted to the Women’s African Cup of Nations which starts in Ghana this weekend.
48 days to go to the AFC Asian Cup, UAE 2019
Scudamore’s £5m golden goodbye
November 16 – Richard Scudamore , the departing Premier League executive chairman, will receive a £5m goodbye gift paid by Premier League club when he hands over the CEO’s reins at the league to incoming chief executive Suanna Dinnage in December.
Blundering refs force Premier League to push through VAR for next season
By Andrew Warshaw
November 16 – Premier League clubs have finally decided to introduce video assistant referees from next season pending formal approval. In April, despite its use across Europe’s other major leagues, England’s elite voted against the system being implemented in this season’s domestic campaign.
Just a friend? Did Infantino miss the classes on integrity and conflict of interest at law school?
November 16 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has no idea why Switzerland’s lead investigator into corruption within the organization was suspended from his role.
Man Utd first quarter revenues dip but club still predicting record year end
By Paul Nicholson
November 16 – Manchester United have seen a dip in their first quarter revenue to 30 September 2018, in comparison to the previous year, though the club say they are still on track to achieve record revenues of £615-630 million by the year end.
Kante refuses to take Chelsea cash off-shore, preferring to pay tax in UK
November 16 – Amidst all the negative publicity over the past fortnight prompted by the series of Football Leaks revelations reported by Der Spiegel and other media organisations, Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is one high-profile player to have emerged with his reputation enhanced.
Nations prepare for 24-team Asian Cup 2019 with 50 days to go to kick off
November 16 – There are now just 50 days to go to the kick-off of the AFC’s blue riband Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
Bookmakers cash-in with increased Nations League betting volumes
November 16 – If the betting markets are a reflection of interest in a sports event then the Nations League that entered its final rounds this week is a success, with a significant increase in the total amount wagered on matches compared to comparable volumes on friendlies that would have been played previously.
Chelsea spotlighted as Premier League clubs face FIFA scrutiny over rules on signing minors
By Andrew Warshaw
November 15 – FIFA is reported to be investigating five Premier League clubs over possible violations of rules covering the signing of foreign players under the age of 18.
Belgian police raid top tier Mouscron with sights set on super agent Pini Zahavi
By Samindra Kunti
November 15 – Belgian authorities, already investigating clubs and the league for match-fixing and money laundering crimes, have now raided the premises of top flight club Mouscron and arrested three people. The focus of the new police probe is Israeli super agent Pini Zahavi who is suspected of having had an illegal role and undue power at the club.
European clubs back UEFA, say no to Super League but yes to new 3rd tier Euro club comp
November 15 – European clubs have promised to stay unified with UEFA on the future of competitions such as the Champions League amid reports that a breakaway Super League could soon emerge.
FA’s Brexit proposal on foreign player quotas breaks current immigration rules
November 15 – With Brexit deals for the formal separation of the UK from Europe in full debate, the English Football Association (FA) has entered the fray with a proposal to cut the number of foreign players in Premier League squads.
Kenyan fury at women’s last gasp exclusion forces them to CAS; AFCON kicks off Saturday
November 15 – Kenya’s Football authorities have provided further explanation as to why they have gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over the decision to reinstate Equatorial Guinea into the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations which starts on Saturday.
Premier Sports grabs Scottish Cup for £20m as Sky set to close £100m SPFL deal
November 15 – Scottish football has secured a second key TV rights deal following on from news last week that the SPFL was closing in on a £100 million three-year deal with Sky.
Dutch complete European line-up for France 2019 with draw against Swiss
November 15 – The Netherlands sealed Europe’s last ticket for next year’s Women’s World Cup in France with a 1-1 draw away to Switzerland. The reigning European champions had won the first leg 4-2.