Manchester court sentences 39 violent anti-Glazer protesters
November 28 – A total of 39 football fans have been sentenced for disorder over the protest against the Glazer family at Old Trafford that saw fans break into the stadium.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Qatar’s beIN and Saudis in new broadcast spat
November 27 – With relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia seemingly having found a new level cordiality in polar opposite to the Saudi-led blockade of the country two years ago, a new dispute has arisen around broadcast rights that could threaten the detente.
Serbia face FIFA disciplinary over ‘no surrender’ Kosovo banner in dressing room
November 27 – FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Serbia for hanging a political banner in their dressing room at the World Cup about neighbouring independent state Kosovo.
Emotions run high as Queiroz says Klinsmann’s comments are a ‘disgrace’
November 27 – Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has lambasted former German star Juergen Klinsmann for criticising his team’s World Cup behaviour, calling his remarks a “disgrace to football” and urging him to resign from FIFA’s technical study group.
After poor showing, Sanchez says Qatar must build for the future
By Samindra Kunti in Doha
November 27 – On Tuesday, hosts Qatar will bow out of their home World Cup with a final group game against the Netherlands after they were eliminated from the tournament by losing 3-1 to Senegal.
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.