Argentina put 6,000 fans on Qatar 2022 no-go list
November 8 – Argentine authorities have drawn up a list of 6,000 fans who will be banned from attending the World Cup.
With Qatar 2022 turmoil at its peak, FIFA finds its Calm
November 8 – FIFA has unveiled wellness Calm as the ‘Official Mindfulness and Meditation Product’ of the World Cup 2022, Women’s World Cup 2023 and FIFAe Nations Cup 2023.
Real Madrid vs Liverpool rematch, PSG vs Bayern in Champions League last 16
November 7 – The draw for the last-16 of the Champions League threw up two mouth-watering heavyweight ties today, along with a veiled dig by UEFA at those still hoping to set up a rival breakaway Super League.
Europeans reject FIFA’s attempt to muzzle teams reminding that human rights are universal
By Andrew Warshaw
November 7 – Ten European countries, including eight at the World Cup, have brushed aside FIFA’s request to shut up and stick to football by demanding “concrete answers” over issues relating to human rights and Qatar’s migrant workers.
AFC’s Salman calls on football to unite behind delivery of Qatar 2022
November 7 – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (pictured) has called on world football to unite behind the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, only the second time an Asian country hosts the tournament.
Europeans are racist and Germans have ‘double standards’, claims Qatari foreign minister
November 7 – Qatar’s foreign minister has accused Germany of “double standards” over its criticism of the World Cup host’s human rights record and even suggested Europe was being racist.
French construction firm Vinci denies using forced labour
November 7 – French construction group Vinci is continuing to deny accusations made about working conditions on its worksites in Qatar, and says it will continue to co-operate with the courts over the matter.
US-financed Vasco da Gama return to Brazil’s top flight Serie A
November 7 – Vasco da Gama will return to the Brazilian top flight next season after a 1-0 victory against Ituano with a first-half penalty goal from Nene.
Saints are fifth EPL club to fire manager this season as Hasenhüttl shown the exit
November 7 – Premier League Southampton have sacked their manager Ralph Hasenhüttl after a poor run of results that saw them lose 4-1 at home to Newcastle yesterday.
Bale extra-time equaliser helps LAFC to MLS Cup penalty shoot-out win
November 7 – Los Angeles FC beat Philadelphia Union to win the MLS Cup but only after a last-minute equaliser in extra time from Gareth Bale tied the scores at 3-3.
Klopp loses patience over questions on Qatar 2022’s multiple issues
November 7 – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has had enough of being asked about the World Cup in Qatar. At a news conference, he lashed out at the media for not raising the issues over Qatar when it mattered, but admitted that “we all let it happen”.
India opens up promotional pathway from I-League to franchise-based ISL
November 7 – From next season on, the winner of the I-League will be promoted to the Indian Super League (ISL), introducing promotion and relegation in the Indian game.
FIFA tells World Cup teams to drop their ‘moralising’ and just play football
November 4 – Increasingly alarmed about their showpiece tournament being undermined by constant criticism over Qatar’s human rights record, FIFA’s leadership has taken the unprecedented step of pleading with the 32 finalists to concentrate on the football.
Leeds lose CAS appeal and face €21m transfer fee for Augustin, a player they never owned
November 4 – Leeds United have lost their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and will have to pay a transfer fee to RB Leipzig for French striker Jean-Kévin Augustin.
Injury lists mount as big names pull out of Qatar 2022
November 4 – The injury list to key players is mounting just a fortnight before the World Cup, hitting preparations hard and fuelling the debate about staging the tournament in mid-season.