Brazil’s Serie A considering $1bn offer for 20% stake, reports
November 25 – Brazilian clubs are contemplating a billion-dollar investment from private equity in a bid to take control of their own league.
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Sports minister warns crowd violence is threatening ‘survival’ of French football
November 24 – France’s sports minister Roxana Maracineanu (pictured) says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the very survival of French football at risk.
Billionaire Pereira takes over as first female president at Palmeiras
November 23 – On the eve of the Copa Libertadores final, Palmeiras have elected Leila Pereira as their new boss, the billionaire businesswoman becoming the first female president in the club’s history.
Bayern threaten wage cuts for unvaccinated as Covid spike forces partial stadium closure
November 22 – The Europe-wide protests against new Covid restrictions have spilled over into football with Bayern Munich reportedly having informed their unvaccinated players that they will have their salaries cut during periods when they have to go into quarantine.
Cameroon ready for AFCON 2022 as anticipation builds for African showpiece
November 22 – Despite the usual pre-tournament noise, all systems are go for Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations. It has been a tournament that has been wobbling on the brink.
Lyon-Marseille game abandoned after Payet hit by bottle
November 22 – Despite attempts by French football authorities to crack down on fan violence, yet another damaging incident hit the country’s top-flight league on Sunday when the Lyon-Marseille fixture was abandoned after Marseille forward Dimitri Payet was hit by a bottle thrown from the stands a few minutes after kick off.
The long goodbye: Man Utd end the wait and fire Solskjaer. Poch up next?
November 22 – Even managers with legendary status are not immune from being sacked when they fail to progress or deliver silverware.
Cameroonian club boss slams FIFA and Infantino for ignoring CAS rulings and preventing football development
By Paul Nicholson
November 19 – FIFA has again come under attack for its political maneuvering in Africa, this time from a leading club president in Cameroon who has criticised the world governing body and its president Gianni Infantino for manipulating federation politics, and ignoring rulings made at CAS.
Inaugural Women’s African Champions League final between Hasaacas and Mamelodi Sundowns
November 19 – Ghana’s Hasaacas Ladies and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in the final of the inaugural Women’s African Champions League to crown the continent’s best club.
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.
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.
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.
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.