November 8 – It may seem almost unthinkable but Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the France squad for their upcoming Nations league matches against Israel and Italy even though he is apparently fit.
November 7 – French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has branded the unveiling of a giant ‘Free Palestine’ banner at Paris Saint Germain’s Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night as “unacceptable”.
November 7 – After three months, CEO Thorsten Theys has departed top tier Belgian club Beerschot, local media report.
November 5 – Pro-Palestinian supporters staged a protest Monday at the French FA calling for the cancellation of a Nations League game between France and Israel this month.
November 5 – The tragedy of flash floods in Spain that have killed more than 215 people in the Valencia region has shocked the world. In response the Royal Spanish FA (RFEF) cancelled the La Liga matches between Valencia and Real Madrid, as well as Villarreal’s game against Rayo Vallecano.
November 3 – Fenerbache coach, Jose Mourinho, is world-renowned for his ability to get close to his players, however, the Portuguese ‘Special One’ forgot it’s the mental closeness, not the physical game that he is known for.
November 1 – Meeting in Brussels last week, the European arms of players union FIFPRO and the World League Association took a step closer to European Union regulation, or at least discussion of tighter European employment protocols as they relate to social enterprises – of which football is regarded as one.
November 1 – Relocating a club from one city to another may not be that big a deal in the United States, where it is known as a franchise, but in the traditional world of English football it is considered anathema to fans.
November 1 – Valencia have paid tribute to one of their former players Jose Castillejo who was killed at the age of just 28 as a result of the city being hit by the current floods.
November 1 – The torrential rains in Spain that have resulted in tragic deaths, and indescribable destruction have put a halt to Spanish football in the Valencia region. In the space of eight hours, a year’s worth of rain fell creating unexpected flash flooding events.
November 1 – In the latest personnel shuffle at Anderlecht, Oliver Renard, a suspect in operation ‘Proper Hands’, has replaced Jesper Fredberg as sporting director, bringing to an end the strong Danish connection at the club.
October 31 – Jurgen Klopp has defended his decision to head up Red Bull’s group of clubs, saying he “didn’t want to step on anybody’s toes” and that it was difficult to take a job where “everyone is happy”.
October 31 – Paris St Germain will have to partially close a stand at their Parc des Princes stadium when they host Toulouse on November 22 after being sanctioned over homophobic chanting during a match earlier this month.
October 28 – Away fans have been barred at all games between Danish rivals FC Copenhagen and Brondby for the foreseeable future following violent incidents during Sunday’s derby.
October 28 – One of football’s grandest theatres, the Camp Nou, in Barcelona, won’t reopen as expected. Barca fans will now have to wait until the 2025-26 season to return to their spiritual home.