FFF launches new Coupe de France rights tender
November 18 – The French Football Federation (FFF) is launching a fresh domestic rights tender for the Coupe de France that covers up to five seasons.
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New details as Mbappé sues PSG, who respond with counter claim
November 18 – Kylian Mbappé and Paris Saint-Germain are on a collision course after the France striker launched a legal claim against his old club.
D-Day arrives for Concacaf World Cup hopefuls
November 18 – The final matchday of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers is here, and the prize for the winners is so huge, it can barely be quantified. Three more nations will book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, joining hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Match abandoned after female referee subjected to “comment of a sexual nature”
November 18 – The Northern Premier League Midlands Division match between AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Coventry Sphinx on Saturday saw an incident that has no place in the game.
Hamburg in spotlight as HSV and St Pauli report financial results
November 18 – Football in Hamburg is always front and centre, and now Hamburger SV and FC St. Pauli are pushing forward on and off the pitch.
World Leagues renews call for meaningful dialogue with FIFA on international calendar
November 27 – The World Leagues Association (WLA), which has grown to more than 40 professional leagues, has again put pressure on FIFA to democratise decision-making and stakeholder involvement in international calendar and competition decisions.
To date the WLA has been continually refused a seat at FIFA’s stakeholder table, as has global players’ union FIFPRO.
Palestine team plays Basque country selection in front of 50,000 at San Maes
November 17 – A group of Palestinian footballers played a Basque country team on Saturday in a friendly match in front of 50,000 fans, coloured by political overtones linked to Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
DR Congo secure 2026 play-off slot on a journey to the US their fans can’t take
November 17 – The DR Congo will participate in the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 World Cup after defeating African heavyweights Nigeria in a penalty shootout on Sunday.
Castrol keeps El Tri’s wheels oiled in the US market
November 17 – British oil company Castrol, has signed a new multi-year deal with the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and Soccer United Marketing (SUM), becoming the official motor oil and lubricant partner of the Mexican men’s and women’s national teams in the United States.
France extends Orange deal with money to be split 50/50 between men and women
November 17 – The France Football Federation (FFF) has extended and expanded its partnership with Orange, keeping the telecom company as a key commercial partner through May 2030.
MLS changes calendar to align with Europe’s big leagues
November 14 – After two years of debate Major League Soccer (MLS) is changing its season dates to align with Europe’s big leagues, dropping its calendar year season in favour of a summer-to-spring schedule starting in 2027.
Before they make the switch – which the MLS says is “one of the most significant developments in the league’s history” – they will play a shortened transition season in 2027 from February to May, with a 14-game regular season,
UEFA halves Feyenoord’s sanctions on appeal, but Marseilles, Fenerbache and Bologna feel the force
November 14 – UEFA’s disciplinary machine has handed down a sweeping series of rulings covering its club competitions including fines, sector closures and suspended sanctions.
Bulgarians search for ‘right’ location for new national stadium
November 14 – Bulgaria’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Ivan Peshev, has confirmed that the ministry has begun the search for a suitable location to build a new national stadium. He stressed that the project is a high-priority item on the government’s management programme.
UEFA adds new weaponry for battle against content piracy in Asia-Pacific and Germany
November 14 – UEFA has beefed up its protection against content piracy joining the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and the Clearing House for Copyright Infringement on the Internet (CUII).
HALO agrees sponsorship and data deal across SFA, SPFL and SWPL
November 14 – Scottish football’s three senior bodies have come together for a rare joint commercial move, signing a seven-figure technology partnership with UK-based software firm HALO – the first time the SFA, SPFL and SWPL have united under a single sponsorship agreement.