Rock bottom Beerschot lose CEO Theys after fan protests
November 7 – After three months, CEO Thorsten Theys has departed top tier Belgian club Beerschot, local media report.
Author: Paul Nicholson
Villa toast high-flying fortunes with Nemiroff vodka partnership
November 7 – Premier League side Aston Villa have agreed a multi-year partnership with Vodka brand Nemiroff as the club’s new Official Vodka Partner.
Jewel in Barca’s crown, La Masia, has production line at full capacity
November 7 – During the 2010-11 season, FC Barcelona was the greatest team in world football. Under the guidance of La Masia graduate, Pep Guardiola, and prompted by the GOAT, Lionel Messi, another product of the famed academy, the Catalans were unstoppable, but then, the production line faltered.
Infantino flexes his muscle warning sanctions for clubs at CWC who fail to play best players
November 6 – The ongoing dispute over player workload and burnout has hardly been eased by rules just announced by FIFA for next summer’s expanded Club World Cup.
FIFA set to nod through 2030 and 2034 World Cup hosts without a membership vote
November 6 – Dutch FA general secretary Gijs de Jong has said the 2030 and 2034 World Cups may be awarded by acclamation.
Mammadov takes over as FIFA’s chief member associations ‘boss’
November 6 – FIFA has confirmed the appointment of Elkhan Mammadov as the organisation’s chief member associations officer with Gelson Fernandes stepping in as his deputy.
Red card for Rajoub? Israelis bite back with FIFA filing saying he promotes Palestinian terrorism
November 6 – While most of the footballing narrative surrounding the Middle East conflict has been widespread condemnation of Israel, two prominent Israeli research institutes have hit back by lodging an official complaint with FIFA against the head of the Palestinian Football Association for allegedly using sports to promote terrorism and violence.
Champions League sees big scalps taken as Real and Man City struggle to find form
November 6 – European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City both suffered damaging defeats in the Champions League on Tuesday, the latter falling to a third straight loss in all competitions for the first time since 2018.
Yamal value rockets to €180m in young player ranking, 26 EPL players in top 100
November 6 – The CIES Football Observatory has unveiled its latest rankings of young players with the highest transfer values, with no surprises at the number one spot.
French police raid LFP and CVC offices after allegations of fraud in rights-holding business
November 6 – The offices of the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) in Paris and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners were raided yesterday by French fraud investigators following allegations of embezzlement of public funds, active and passive bribery of a public official and illegal taking of interest.
Saints refuel with Hexis as they bid to turn season around
November 6 – Premier League side Southampton FC have partnered up with nutrition experts Hexis in an effort to enhance their players’ performance through ‘tailored nutrition and fuelling strategies’.
New Trafford: Man Utd fan survey finds majority ready for a stadium change
November 6 – With Manchester United’s spiritual home, Old Trafford in deep need of revitalisation, the supporters of the Red Devils are being asked what they think the course of action should be…rebuild or move on!
Saudi real estate giant starts first stage of tender process for ‘National Guard Stadium’ in Riyadh
November 6 – Saudi giga-project developer ROSHN has opened prequalification for a contract to build a new stadium adjacent to the National Guard facilities in southwest Riyadh as Saudi looks to gear up preparations for the 2034 World Cup, with their status as hosts all but announced.
Flying pig’s head lands on pitch during Palmeiras-Corinthians derby
November 6 – Games between Sao Paulo rivals, Corinthians and Palmeiras, in the Brazilian championship are heated at the best of times, however at the weekend, Corinthians fans took a page out of the Barcelona playbook by throwing a pig’s head on to the pitch.