UEC general secretary Pijetlovic forced out over views on Gaza crisis
November 2 – Katarina Pijetlovic is standing down as the general secretary of the Union of European Clubs (UEC) after her views on the Israel-Gaza divided the organisation.
World Football
Put takes over at Uganda while Frank in at Rwanda as 2026 qualifiers loom
November 2 – Belgian Paul Put has been appointed as the new coach of Uganda, replacing Serbian Micho Sredojevic who was sacked in September. Germany’s Torsten Frank will take charge of neighbouring Rwanda.
Mainz in hot water with El Ghazi over latest posting calling for end to killing and accountability
November 2 – German top-flight club Mainz look set to punish their Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi after he posted a second comment over the Israel-Hamas war just days after being brought back into the fold.
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi’s trip hits a Chinese wall
November 2 – Inter Miami’s postseason parade of China with superstar Lionel Messi has been cancelled just four days before the team were due to play their first game.
FA bans offensive ‘from the river to the sea’ phrase from players’ social media
November 2 – The English Football Association is writing to all clubs banning the phrase ‘from the river to the sea’ following a pro-Palestinian post by Hamza Choudery who plays for Championship club Leicester City.
Serbia to appeal another stadium ban for its racist fans ahead of deciding Euro 2024 qualifier
November 2 – UEFA’s disciplinary committee has fined the Serbian FA (FSS) €90,000 and a game behind closed doors for racist chants by Serbian fans aimed at Montenegro during a Euro 2024 qualifier on October 17.
Celtic ban the ‘unacceptable’ political march of the Green Brigade
November 1 – Scottish champions Celtic have banned season ticket holders belonging to the so-called Green Brigade, one of the club’s supporter groups, from attending home matches after “repeated incidents of unacceptable conduct”.
Israel to play crucial home Euro 2024 qualifiers in Hungary
November 1 – Israel will play their next two home Euro 2024 qualifiers in Hungary, UEFA has announced.
Belgium stun England as Dutch eye Nations League final four and 2024 Olympics
By Samindra Kunti in Leuven
November 1 – England’s chances of Olympic qualification were given a huge dent after a 3-2 defeat to Belgium, a result that leaves the Netherlands in control of Group 1 in the Women’s Nations League.
Concacaf sets dates for 2023/24 Nations League deciders
November 1 – Concacaf has set the November dates for the final rounds of its Nations League quarter finals which will qualify the final four for the March 2024 finals.
Botev Plovdiv joins with BTCPayServer to allow bitcoin payments in-stadia and club shop
November 1 – Bulgaria’s Botev Plovdiv have become the first Bulgarian club to accept Bitcoin payments, saying they are partnering with the world leader in accepting bitcoin payments, BTCPayServer.
Messi wins men’s Ballon d’Or for 8th time, Aitana Bonmati lifts women’s award
October 31 – Argentine legend Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling a lifetime ambition to lead his country to the World Cup title.
Olympiakos to appeal points sanction over abandoned Panathinaikos derby
October 31 – Olympiakos have vowed to “exhaust all legal means” to overturn being sanctioned for fan violence that has cost the team its lead in the Greek league.
Anwar El Ghazi to return for Mainz after missing two matches for anti-semitic post
October 31 – German top-flight club Mainz have lifted their suspension of Anwar El Ghazi over a social media comment he posted about the Israel-Hamas conflict, instead giving the player an official warning.
Real Betis marks 3 years of environmental impact platform
October 31 – Real Betis’ environmental sustainability platform, Forever Green, has crossed its three-year anniversary after helping Los Verdiblancos become a leading club in environmental sustainability.