Premier League to fast track vote on banning loans from clubs under the same ownership
November 9 – Premier League clubs are to fast track a vote to ban loan moves from teams under the same ownership.
Author: Paul Nicholson
King’s Speech paves way for regulator ‘to safeguard the future of (English) football clubs’
November 9 – Plans for a new independent regulator for English football have been confirmed in the annual King’s Speech which formally rubber-stamps government policy.
Textor refinances €320m of OL Group debt
November 9 – OL Group has reached a preliminary agreement with a consortium of global financial institutions for the refinancing of the majority of the club’s debt and that of its subsidiary, Olympique Lyonnais SASU.
Sheffield United fans stay home but miss first Premier League win
November 9 – In the midst of the fierce storm Ciaran that swept the nation, Premier League attendance recorded a season low for Matchweek 11 with more than 10,000 seats remaining empty for the first time since the season begun in August.
Baer-Hoffman to step down from helm of Fifpro
November 9 – Fifpro General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann (pictured) is stepping down after 11 eventful years with the world players’ union, the last four as its general secretary.
UCL: Man Utd struggle in Copenhagen; Bayern, Real Madrid and Inter through to next round
November 9 – A frenzied Manchester United saw them suffer a crippling Champions League defeat to FC Copenhagen that’s thrown their hopes of progression into doubt. Despite an early brace from returning Rasmus Hojlund, the Red Devils began to crumble following Marcus Rashford’s debatable sending off in the 42nd minute.
Spanish managed clubs top ranking of ‘least direct’ teams in world football
November 9 – Manchester City are the least direct team across the top 27 leagues in world football, according to the latest data report by the CIES Football Observatory.
Anderson hattrick puts Al Nassr into ACL last 16; Bangkok United continue surprise run
November 8 – Three Saudi Arabian clubs top their West zone Asian Champions League groups after four rounds of matches. In the East zone group games Thailand’s Bangkok United have been the surprise breakthrough team and remain unbeaten.
Legends buys ASM Global to create a venue and sports event marketing giant
November 9 – US events and event marketing specialists Legends have acquired venue management and live events producer ASM Global in a deal reportedly worth $2.4 billion.
OPPO plugs into Romanian federation with 2-year sponsorship
November 9 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has signed a sponsorship agreement with Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer OPPO.
Kuwait to host Palestine’s World Cup qualifier against Australia
November 8 – After Algeria’s offer to host Palestinian fixtures was turned down by the game’s authorities, it has now been confirmed that Kuwait will stage their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Australia on November 21.
FC Zrinjski Mostar VP Amir Kabiri receives death threats for support of Israeli invasion of Gaza
November 8 – The vice-president of Bosnian club FC Zrinjski Mostar, Amir Gross Kabiri, has announced on social networks that is receiving death threats because of his views on the war in the Gaza Strip.
UCL round-up: Barca surprised by Shaktar, Man City through, Dortmund’s yellow wall leapfrogs Toon Army
November – Fourth round fixtures saw upsets and deciding moments as the UEFA Champions League Group Stage enters its closing matches.
Dortmund fans throw fake money in protest against FIFA and UEFA
November 8 – Borussia Dortmund fans threw fake money and fake bars of gold on to the field during the team’s 2-0 Champions League group stage win over Newcastle on Tuesday, seemingly to protest UEFA’s planned reforms of the competition.
Al-Ittihad sack Espírito Santo after superstar squad fails to deliver
November 8 – Al Ittihad have sacked former Spurs boss Nuno Espírito Santo after an underwhelming start to the season despite an influx of superstar summer signings.