Denmark sticking with FIFA but not Infantino
November 25 – The Danish FA (DBU) are playing down reports they are leading a possible withdrawal from FIFA over the ‘OneLove’ armband storm.
Saudis eye up Liverpool, Man Utd and Ronaldo acquisitions
November 25 – Saudi Arabian investors could soon be homing in on trying to take over Liverpool or Manchester United, with both English giants reportedly willing to listen to offers from potential buyers.
Former Iran player Voria Ghafouri arrested for supporting anti-government protests
November 25 – Iran’s authorities have arrested a prominent former member of the national team amid a wave of anti-government protests that have swept through the country.
Neymar’s World Cup tournament in doubt after Serbian challenge leaves him in tears
November 25 – Neymar was seen in tears on the Brazil bench after picking up an injury to his right ankle, leaving his World Cup in doubt.
Brazil have the players to deliver Qatar 2022 win, says ranking, but do they have the ‘bottle’
November 25 – Brazil, who opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Serbia last night, top a ranking of Qatar 2022 finalists built on the ‘impact score’ statistics of their players.
PSG considers stadium options
November 25 – Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly turned down a council offer for them to buy the Parc des Princes stadium and instead are considering a move to the Stade de France.
CPL drops FC Edmonton franchise but fuels sponsorship with Maple Lodge Farms
November 25 – The Canadian Premier League (CPL) delivered good and bad news this week. The good news was a new major partnership, making Maple Lodge Farms the Official Food Protein Partner of the league and Canada Soccer’s National Teams.
Richarlison double ignites Brazil’s quest for a sixth title
By Samindra Kunti in Lusail
November 25 – A stylish Brazil breezed past Serbia to clinch a 2-0 group G win and confirm their status as tournament favourites in Qatar.
FIFA’s moral confusion: No rainbow flags, hats or armbands, and no homophobic chanting naughty Ecuador
November 24 – FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Ecuador over homophobic chanting by their fans in their World Cup opener against hosts Qatar.
Budweiser demand $47m compensation for Qatar 2022 sponsorship humiliation, reports
November 24 – FIFA’s last-minute decision to ban alcoholic beer sales at World Cup stadiums could cost them $47 million, with tournament sponsors Budweiser reportedly seeking a massive deduction in its $75 million sponsorship deal after the humiliation of having had their beer concession rights withdrawn by Qatari World Cup organisers.
Germans to FIFA: ‘do you really think you will muzzle us?’
November 24 – In a defiant protest, Germany’s player covered their mouths against FIFA’s clampdown on free speech and the ban of the ‘OneLove’ armband’.
Germans threaten legal action against FIFA over ‘OneLove’ armband ban
November 23 – Germany’s football association (DFB) is examining whether FIFA’s threat to impose sanctions against players who wanted to wear the ‘OneLove’ armband at the World Cup is legal.
Japanese stun error-strewn Germans on the counter
November 24 – In another major upset, Japan stunned four-time world champions Germany with a second-half comeback to win 2-1 .
It is progress that is holding Qatar back. Digital ticket failure sees return to handwritten paper passes
November 23 – Qatar’s efforts to apply modern techniques and digitise all tickets to make World Cup organisation run more smoothly have taken another hit after handwritten paper tickets had to be handed out to fans for the second day running.
Ronaldo exits Man Utd, Glazers look ready to follow him
November 23 – Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United “with immediate effect”, days after he gave an explosive unauthorised interview attacking manager Erik ten Hag and the club’s owners.