Rodrygo calls out racist abusers after Brazil vs Argentina night of chaos
November 24 – The fallout of the dramatic World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana on Tuesday continues.
Author: Paul Nicholson
AFC U23 Asian Cup draw seeds Japan and South Korea in same group
November 24 – The draw for the16 teams taking part in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 has put old foes Japan and South Korea in the same group, a group that is not made easier with the UAE and China.
UEFA releases match-ups for the Euro 2024 plays-offs that will decide final three qualifiers
November 24 – Wales who looked to be heading to the Euro 2024 finals in Germany before crashing out in their last two group qualifiers, will face Finland in the first round of play-offs for one of the final three finals slots.
Tetovo in North Macedonia give go ahead for new stadium that will host national team games
November 24 – The North Macedonian government is continuing to invest in sports facilities in the country, with the mayor of Tetovo, Bilall Kasami, announcing that the municipality will construct a €9.7 million new stadium in the city.
Adobe takes 3-year title sponsorship of Women’s FA Cup
November 24 – The English FA has announced a partnership with Adobe that will see the software company become the title sponsor of the Women’s FA Cup until July 2026.
French players demand calendar rethink after spate of injuries on international duty
November 23 – France’s players union (UNFP) has called for an overhaul of the football calendar after a spate of players suffered serious injuries including during the recent international break.
UEFA fines Celtic for pro-Palestine protest banners at UCL game against Atletico
November 23 – Celtic have been fined a total of €29,000 by UEFA over a number of incidents surrounding their Champions League with Atletico Madrid, mainly over pro-Palestinian displays.
Ireland sack Kenny after failure to reach Euro 2024
November 23 – Stephen Kenny’s reign as Republic of Ireland manager is over after three and half years following failure to reach Euro 2024.
Wembley Arch goes dark on humanitarian causes
November 23 – The Wembley Arch will no longer be lit for humanitarian causes after the English FA reviewed its policy following criticism for not lighting it in Israel’s colours.
Kosovo heads to US to scout for national team youth talent
November 23 – The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) is looking to recruit young players with Albanian roots to represent the country’s national team in the future.
Brazil’s CBF blames local authorities for security issues at Brazil-Argentina 2026 qualifier
November 23 – The Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) has refused to accept responsibility for the chaos and violence at the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium, claiming that local authorities had not objected to security arrangements, or to the lack of segregation of the fans.
Asia’s nations begin first group qualifying on long road to 2026 World Cup
November 23 – The qualification road for Asia’s nations for the 2026 World Cup is a long one. The first round saw 20 teams play knock-out matches to qualify for the first group stage. There will be a further group round and play-offs before the AFC’s 2026 qualifiers are confirmed.
Concacaf announces match-ups for Nations League final four and Copa America play-in
November 23 – Panama will meet Mexico and the USA will face Jamaica in the semi-finals of the 2023/34 Concacaf Nations League to be played at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, next March.
IACA and SIGA raise sport corruption up the COSP UNAC agenda
November 23 – The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) and the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) are organising a Special Session during the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention on Anti-Corruption (COSP UNAC).
Infantino and Morocco’s Walid Al-Rakraki honoured at Dubai’s MBR Creative Sports Awards
November 23 – Three of the major honours at Dubai’s 2023 MBR Creative Sports Awards went to football at the awards ceremony in Dubai this week.