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AC Milan and Inter complete acquisition of San Siro land for €196m

November 5 – AC Milan and Inter Milan have completed the long-awaited purchase of the San Siro Stadium and surrounding district from the Municipality of Milan for €196 million, a landmark move that clears the way for one of Europe’s most ambitious urban regeneration and stadium projects.

The transaction, which was finalised through Stadio San Siro S.p.A., transferred ownership of the entire ‘San Siro Great Urban Function’ – including the historic Stadio Giuseppe Meazza –

Africa

CAF expands WAFCON 2026 to 16 teams for Morocco finals

November 5 – The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the continent’s flagship women’s competition, will be expanded to 16 teams, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed on Wednesday, with four teams added to the roster for the 2026 tournament in Morocco.

Europe

Lokomotiv fury at ‘one-sided’ sanction over violence at abandoned Plovdiv derby

November 5 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) Disciplinary Commission has awarded a 4:0 win to Botev Plovdiv over Lokomotiv Plovdiv for the Plovdiv derby that was abandoned at the end of the first half last weekend after Botev’s goalkeeper, Daniel Naumov, was hit in the head by a bottle.

Europe

Swiss replace Sundhage with Rafel Navarro in bid for 2027 WWC qualification

November 5 – Barcelona assistant Rafel Navarro has succeeded Pia Sundhage as the manager of Switzerland’s national women’s team.

News

Lionesses dominate Fifpro Women’s World XI

November 4 – The Fifpro Women’s World XI remains one of football’s highest individual honours as it recognises excellence by players, for players. This year, the Lionesses of England have dominated, with six players making the World XI.

Europe

Giorgio Chiellini joins FIGC board as Serie A rep

November 4 – One of football’s greatest defenders, Giorgio Chiellini, has been elected as Lega Serie A’s representative on the FIGC board. For the Juventus legend, this is another step in a post-playing career that has seen him move seamlessly into the administration of football.

Europe

Bayern Munich close to buying Unterhaching Sports Park for its academy and women’s teams

November 5 – Bayern Munich are in negotiations to buy a sports park from the City for €7.5 million to replace the Bayern Campus, the home of the club’s youth and women’s team who have played there since 2017.

Europe

Arise Sir David Beckham, Knight of the Realm

November 5 – Becks has finally joined one of England’s most exclusive clubs as a Knight of the Realm after receiving his knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday for his services to sport and charity.

Concacaf

Philadelphia unveils new mini-pitches as World Cup legacy investment

November 4 – As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to pick up pace, host cities across the U.S. are making sure the tournament leaves more than just memories in the form of permanent facilities to keep the game growing.

Concacaf

USL poaches Tony Scholes from Premier League

November 4 – The United Soccer League (USL) has named Tony Scholes, currently the Premier League’s Chief Football Officer and former Stoke City CEO, as President of its new Division One league, which is set to launch in 2027.

Europe

Yamal makes history in PSG-dominated FIFPRO World 11 vote

November 4 – What matters more to players? The praise of critics, pundits, journalists, and PR campaigns, or recognition from fellow players?

Concacaf

Denver Summit to play at Mile High

November 4 – The newest franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the Denver Summit, are literally going the extra mile when they make their home debut next season at Empower Field at Mile High.

Europe

Serbian football mourns following death of Radnički 1923 coach Mladen Žižović

November 4 – A genuine tragedy has rocked Serbian football – Mladen Žižović, coach of Radnički 1923, collapsed pitchside during Monday’s meeting with FK Mladost Lučani, sadly passing away of a suspected heart attack.

Finance

Club World Cup boosts Flamengo revenue to €249m

November 3 – Brazilian club Flamengo has booked a record revenue of 1.56 billion reais (€249 million) for the first three quarters of 2025.

South America

Stéfano Di Carlo elected River Plate chairman and promises to improve results

November 3 – Stéfano Di Carlo, 36, has been elected the new chairman of Buenos Aires giants River Plate after defeating his rivals in a vote.