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FIFPro renews call for a seat at FIFA’s negotiating table, saying it has nothing to hide

November 21 – World players’ union FIFPro has reaffirmed its “readiness to negotiate with all stakeholders” to advance player welfare.

At the union’s general assembly that celebrated the organisation’s 60th anniversary, FIFPro reiterated that it wants to sit around the table with other stakeholders to negotiate matters that affect its membership. In a statement, it wrote that “reforms and decisions that affect footballers must involve those with the legitimate mandate to represent them.”

Europe

Birmingham City unveil plans for 62,000 capacity stadium in new £3bn Sports Quarter

November 21 – Birmingham City have unveiled plans for a striking 62,000-capacity stadium that will anchor a multi-billion-pound redevelopment in the city – a project club chairman Tom Wagner says will become “a beacon for excellence for Birmingham”.

Concacaf

Mexico banks on Ria Money Transfer for MexTour and 2026 finals

November 21 – Ria Money Transfer has signed a multi-year commercial agreement with the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM), becoming the official remittance services partner of the Mexican men’s and women’s national teams in the United States.

Concacaf

Tanner talk earns him a suspension as Philadelphia Union and MLS investigate

November 21 – The 2025 Supporters Shield Champions, Philadelphia Union, announced Wednesday that sporting director Ernst Tanner has been placed on administrative leave as Major League Soccer reopens an investigation into allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour.

AFC News

AFC announces major developments ahead of Women’s Asian Cup 2026

November 20 – With just over 100 days until kick-off at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled two major developments that set the tone for a landmark edition of the tournament.

Africa

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi crowned African Footballer of the Year

November 20 – Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been crowned African Footballer of the Year, becoming the first defender to win the award since 1973.

Europe

Fratria deny potential merger with Bulgarian top-flight side Spartak Varna

November 20 – The management of the Bulgarian second-division football club FC Fratria has denied speculation that the club will merge with top-tier entity Spartak Varna next year.

Concacaf

McClaren resigns from Jamaica role following World Cup 2026 qualification failure

November 20 – Former England manager Steve McClaren has stepped down as head coach of the Jamaican national team having failed to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup for the Caribbean island.

Europe

UEC calls for 35% of UEFA’s club comp media surplus to go to domestic leagues

By Samindra Kunti in Brussels

November 19 – The Union of European Clubs (UEC) has proposed a ‘domestic media rights protection’ to counter the growing disparity in rights revenues between domestic leagues and European club competitions.

On Tuesday, the body representing the interests of small and medium-sized clubs in Europe, rolled out the policy proposal, aimed at rebalancing the distribution of television revenues, at its forum in Brussels, Belgium.

News

Ronaldo joins Trump, MBS, Musk and Infantino for dinner at the White House

November 19 – Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House black-tie dinner alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

Concacaf

Curaçao dump Jamaica to earn spot at 2026 finals, Haiti and Panama through

November 19 – It was an unexpected and tumultuous end to Concacaf 2026 qualifying with joy for Curaçao, Haiti and Panama and despair for pre-match favourites Jamaica, Costa Rica, Honduras and Suriname.

Europe

Bosnia and Herzegovina unveils design for new national stadium in Zenica

November 19 – The Bosnia and Herzegovina FA (NS/FS BiH) has confirmed the completion of the conceptual design for the National Stadium in Zenica. This development marks the official start of the realisation phase for one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the association’s history.

Europe

England’s football regulator says there is no need to be afraid

November 18 – In a wide-ranging interview, David Kogan, the newly appointed chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), said English football needs outside oversight because of the “extreme challenges” facing clubs and the sport’s inability to solve them on its own.

Europe

WSL ref Lisa Benn takes discrimination case to employment tribunal

November 19 – Women’s Super League referee Lisa Benn has told an employment tribunal she lost her place as an international official after speaking up about an incident involving a senior Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) coach/instructor.

Concacaf

U.S. Soccer recruits Deloitte chief Dan Helfrich as COO

November 19 – U.S. Soccer has named Dan Helfrich, the former chair and CEO of Deloitte Consulting LLP, as its next Chief Operating Officer, starting January 1, 2026. He’ll report directly to the CEO and Secretary General JT Batson, taking charge of the federation’s day-to-day operations.