Barca get closer to Camp Nou rebirth with 21,000-capacity test event
November 10 – After nearly 900 days of dust, cranes, hard hats, and local council hurdles, FC Barcelona finally reopened its home, the Spotify Camp Nou.
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LaLiga embraces an AI takeover as Globant brought in to deploy ‘optimised processes’
November 10 – LaLiga is embracing AI via a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with computer software business Globant which will develop a programme based on agentic Artificial Intelligence.
AC Milan and Inter complete acquisition of San Siro land for €196m
November 5 – AC Milan and Inter Milan have completed the long-awaited purchase of the San Siro Stadium and surrounding district from the Municipality of Milan for €196 million, a landmark move that clears the way for one of Europe’s most ambitious urban regeneration and stadium projects.
The transaction, which was finalised through Stadio San Siro S.p.A., transferred ownership of the entire ‘San Siro Great Urban Function’ – including the historic Stadio Giuseppe Meazza –
Lokomotiv fury at ‘one-sided’ sanction over violence at abandoned Plovdiv derby
November 5 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) Disciplinary Commission has awarded a 4:0 win to Botev Plovdiv over Lokomotiv Plovdiv for the Plovdiv derby that was abandoned at the end of the first half last weekend after Botev’s goalkeeper, Daniel Naumov, was hit in the head by a bottle.
Swiss replace Sundhage with Rafel Navarro in bid for 2027 WWC qualification
November 5 – Barcelona assistant Rafel Navarro has succeeded Pia Sundhage as the manager of Switzerland’s national women’s team.
Giorgio Chiellini joins FIGC board as Serie A rep
November 4 – One of football’s greatest defenders, Giorgio Chiellini, has been elected as Lega Serie A’s representative on the FIGC board. For the Juventus legend, this is another step in a post-playing career that has seen him move seamlessly into the administration of football.
Bayern Munich close to buying Unterhaching Sports Park for its academy and women’s teams
November 5 – Bayern Munich are in negotiations to buy a sports park from the City for €7.5 million to replace the Bayern Campus, the home of the club’s youth and women’s team who have played there since 2017.
Arise Sir David Beckham, Knight of the Realm
November 5 – Becks has finally joined one of England’s most exclusive clubs as a Knight of the Realm after receiving his knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday for his services to sport and charity.
Plovdiv derby abandoned before half time after Botev keeper hit on the head by a bottle
November 3 – The Plovdiv derby between Lokomotiv and Botev in the Bulgarian efbet League was abandoned after a bottle thrown from the crowd hit Daniel Naumov, Botev’s goalkeeper on the head in the 41st minute.
PFA opens union eligibility to England’s second tier women’s pro league players
November 3 – The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has opened up its union membership to players in the second tier of the Women’s Super League 2 (BWSL2).
TFF president Hacıosmanoğlu promises referees who bet on matches will never participate in Turkey again
October 31 – In the wake of the referees betting scandal that has rocked Turkish football, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has announced a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, as it confirmed that investigations have found evidence of some referees betting on matches.
Spanish football in racism spotlight again as Real Oviedo fan faces €4000 fine for Rashford abuse
October 31 – Spanish football is once again the epicentre of racism from the stands as authorities have recommended a €4,000 ($4,625) fine for a Real Oviedo supporter accused of racially abusing Barcelona’s Marcus Rashford during a 3–1 win on September 25.
Bayern sets season opening record with 14 straight wins
October 31 – England captain Harry Kane, scored twice as Bayern Munich continued their perfect start to the season with a 4-1 win over Cologne in the DFB Pokal, setting a new European record for the most consecutive victories to open a campaign. Fourteen games played, 14 wins.
DFB plans €100m investment in Women’s Bundesliga
October 29 – The German Football Association (DFB) is preparing to vote on a landmark €100 million investment in women’s football – the largest in its history – after Germany’s national team booked their place in the Nations League final with a 2-2 draw against France, sealing a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Sky Sports buys rights to Baller League; US expansion next
October 28 – Sky Sports has renewed its broadcast deal with the upstart Baller League, the fast-paced six-a-side competition that is a mix between street football and studio showbiz. The second season kicked off yesterday, and Sky will air every match live across its channels and Now TV, with YouTube watch-alongs adding to the razzamatazz.