Struggling Union Berlin bring in Bjelica in bid to beat Bundesliga relegation
November 27 – Nenad Bjelica will lead Union Berlin as the new manager, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Sunday.
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UEFA forces Kosovan teams to play outside the country after Fadil Vokrii pitch declared unplayable
November 27 – UEFA has told the Kosovo Football Federation (FFK) that it cannot use the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina for international matches until the pitch has undergone repair to make the surface playable.
Bundesliga partners with TV streamer Coupang Play in multi-level promotion
November 27 – Germany’s Bundesliga has signed a long-term deal with South Korean digital streamer Coupang Play, beginning at the start of next season. Coupang wlll have exclusive rights to stream Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, as well as the German Supercup and the relegation play-off matches in its home territory.
Serie A players mark elimination of violence against women day
November 27 – Players and coaches across Serie A had red marks painted on their faces to promote a campaign for the elimination of violence against women at the weekend.
Spurs incentivise ‘green’ matchday travel with Astropay payment partner
November 27 – Tottenham Hotspur, alongside its Official Payment Partner, AstroPay, has launched a new ‘green’ initiative targeting the club’s supporters who opt for public transport when attending home matches for the remainder of 2023.
English FA Council member steps down after comment linking Netanyahu to Hitler
November 24 – A council member at the English Football Association who mentioned Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the same breath as Adolf Hitler resigned from his position on Thursday.
Brazil’s Endrick poised for groundbreaking New Balance boot deal
November 24 – Real Madrid-bound Brazilian starlet Endrick is set to sign a long-term boot deal with New Balance after becoming the third-youngest player to feature for Brazil earlier this week.
Spanish prosecutors seek 10-year jail term for Alves’ alleged night club rape
November 24 – Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence for Brazilian star Dani Alves, one of the most decorated players in world football, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman last year.
Luton Town fined £120k for homophobic chants at Brighton
November 24 – Premier League Luton Town has been fined £120,000 by the FA as punishment for homophobic chanting during the club’s first Premier League match following promotion in the 4-1 loss to Brighton at the start of the season.
Hummel agree Denmark kit extension through to 2032
November 24 – Denmark has extended its long-term agreement with Hummel in a deal that will see the Danish sportswear manufacturer continue to produce Denmark kits until 2032.
RFEF puts Zubizarreta in charge of women’s football
November 24 – Markel Zubizarreta has been appointed as the new director of women’s football at the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the governing body has confirmed.
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.