Nubank agrees regional sponsorship for Qatar 2022 World Cup
November 19 – South America’s Nubank has become the latest regional sponsor of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the world governing body announced on Thursday.
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Premier League sends extra £20m in covid support to lower tier EFL clubs
November 19 – The English Premier League has agreed to provide an extra £20 million in funding for lower-tier Football League clubs to aid their Covid pandemic recovery.
UEFA cuts Hungary fan ban to one match
November 19 – Hungary’s punishment for offensive fan misconduct during Euros 2020 has been reduced by UEFA.
Van Bronckhorst returns to Rangers to take over where Gerrard left off
November 18 – Giovanni van Bronckhorst says he feels “so lucky” after being confirmed as the new manager of Rangers.
Mastercard take shirt sponsorship of Inter women’s team
November – Inter Milan have extended their partnership with Mastercard to now include the shirt sponsorship of the club’s women’s team.
PSG delivers Gorillas as global partner
November 19 – On-demand delivery service Gorillas has become a premium partner of Paris Saint-Germain, being designated as the club’s Grocery Delivery Partner.
SWPL to drive Park’s Motor Group sponsorship for rest of 2021/22 season
November 19 – The Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) has named Park’s Motor Park’s Motor Group as title sponsor for the remainder of the 2021/22 season. No value was given for the sponsorship.
Infantino marvels over Lusail Stadium and promises 2022 will open the world’s eyes
November 18 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has praised the preparations for the 2022 World Cup on a visit to Doha’s Lusail Stadium where he met with Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.
Canada freeze out Mexico to go top of Qatar 2022 qualifying
November 18 – Canada took control of the Concacaf World Cup final qualifying in Edmonton with a win over Mexico putting them the top of the group. It was a night of drama that also saw the USA drop points and to third in the table as Panama forced themselves back into contention.
FIFA 2026 venue inspectors turn focus on Edmonton
November 18 – With Canada have pushed themselves into the top qualifying slot for the 2002 World Cup in Edmonton, it was the city’s turn to stake its claim to be a host venue for 2026.
No change in Kenya despite FIFA reporting ‘excellent’ meetings with government
November 18 – The Kenyan government says the disbanding of the country’s FA remains intact despite positive initial talks with FIFA over the crisis.
Marseilles escape with one match fan ban after pitch invasions and disorder at PSG game
November 17 – French football authorities have ordered Marseille to play one home match behind closed doors as a result of crowd trouble in last month’s game against bitter rivals Paris St. Germain.
Hoffman to quit Premier League chair as clubs protest Saudi deal for Newcastle United
November 17 – Gary Hoffman is to resign as chairman of the English Premier League following a backlash from clubs relating to Newcastle United’s takeover by a Saudi Arabian-led consortium.
2022 qualifying on hold as FIFA probe SAFA’s complaint of match-fixing
November 17 – FIFA will review South Africa’s appeal for a replay with Ghana in World Cup qualifying. The South Africans demanded an investigation after they lost a crunch qualifier in controversial fashion against Ghana 1-0, prompting Bafana officials to believe match-fixing was involved.
FIFPro turn back on Platini and opt for Aganzo as new president
November 17 – David Aganzo (pictured), head of the Spanish footballers union AFE, has been elected president of world players union FIFPro, dashing once and for all speculation that the job might have gone to ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini.