Wiegman drafts Mead back into England squad for final Nations League qualifiers
November 11 – Beth Mead has returned to the England squad for the first time since November 2022 after a lengthy spell out due to injury.
World Football
Germany struggle to find right rhythm as Euro 2024 hosting nears
November 22 – Next summer’s Euro hosts Germany suffered a second defeat in four days on Tuesday, losing 2-0 to Austria as Julian Nagelsmann’s reign continues to get off to a tough start with less than seven months until the tournament begins.
Czechs qualify for Euro 2024 but fan protests force Silhavy to quit
November 22 – Jaroslav Silhavy has quit as coach of the Czech Republic despite guiding them to the Euro 2024 finals, saying he made the decision due to the “anger and aggression” shown towards him by critics and fans.
Reggae Boyz jammin in Canada; Mexico comeback but need penalty shootout to beat Honduras
November 22 – Three second half goals in Toronto saw Jamaica knock 2023 Nations League finalists Canada out of the 2024 Nations League semi-finals and automatic qualification for the 2024 Copa America to be played in the US. At the Azteca it took a late goal and penalties for Mexico to overcome Honduras to secure their place.
EA Sports crosses into real world with EA Futures $10m grassroots funding project
November 22 – Electronic Arts, the developers of the EAFC football simulation game, has launched its FC Futures $10 million fund that will provide money for infrastructure projects at community-level football.
Bill Foley buys Australian A-League’s new Auckland franchise
November 21 – Australia’s A-League has confirmed that a new Auckland-based franchise will feature in the league next season, heralding the return of professional club football to New Zealand.
Vinicius Jr steps up anti-racism efforts with Brazil poster campaign
November 21 – Vinicius Junior has launched a campaign to combat racism in Brazil under the slogan ‘Racism, don’t pretend you don’t see it’.
USA and Panama book Concacaf Nations League and Copa America slots
November 21 – The United States and Panama booked their slots in the 2023-24 Concacaf Nations League Final semi-finals. The US going through despite a 2-1 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago in the second leg of their League A quarterfinal at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Copa America 2024 to open in Atlanta with final in Miami
November 20 – Copa America 2024, to be played in the US next summer, will open in the 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and close in 65,300-capacity Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Bulgarian prosecutors open probe into FA president Borislav Mihaylov
November 21 – Bulgarian prosecutors have begun an investigation into the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) and its president Borislav Mihaylov (pictured).
Mexico stunned by Honduras, Panama brush Costa Rica aside as CNL quarter finals heats up
November 30 – The old order of Concacaf took a body blow in the opening legs of the Concacaf Nations League 2023/24 quarter finals.
LaLiga’s clubs boost learnings with UK factfinding trip
November 20 – The Boost LaLiga initiative, introduced in 2021, has seen €2 billion pumped into Spanish league clubs via investors CVC, with the aim of improving overall stadium use across matchday and non-matchday events in order to maximise off-field profits.
Albanians celebrate Euro 2024 qualification, Denmark also through
November 20 – Ranked 59th in the world, Albania qualified for Euro 2024 with a 1-1 draw away to Moldova in Group E on Friday – only the second time in their history that they have reached the finals.
Czech-ing out: partying players sent home before Moldova Euro 2024 qualifier
November 20 – The Czech Republic have expelled three players from their squad ahead of taking on Moldova in a decisive Euro 2024 qualifier.
Haaland and Odegaard miss out on another major tournament
November 20 – Ballon d’Or runner up Erling Haaland is set to lose out on Euro 2024 qualification after his side’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Scotland on Sunday.