Brazil’s Serie A considering $1bn offer for 20% stake, reports
November 25 – Brazilian clubs are contemplating a billion-dollar investment from private equity in a bid to take control of their own league.
Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal beat Pohang Steelers win 4th Asian Champions League title
November 24 – Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal have been crowned Asian champions after the fastest goal ever scored in the final of the continent’s Champions League set the club on the road to a 2-0 victory against South Korea’s Pohang Steelers and a record-breaking fourth title.
Premier League keeps sponsorship wheels greased with new Castrol deal
November 24 – The Premier League has signed a new sponsorship with Castrol that will start in January 2022.
Konami secures USL deal for rebranded eFootball video game franchise
November 24 – The United Soccer League (USL), operator of second and third tier professional leagues in the US, has struck a multi-year deal with Konami Digital Entertainment that will see its teams and players featured in its revamped eFootball video game franchise.
Man Utd beckons but Pochettino says he is happy at PSG
November 23 – As speculation mounts over a likely move to Manchester United to replace the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Mauricio Pochettino has broken his silence by reaffirming his commitment to Paris Saint-Germain. But for how long?
Saudi FA pledges $500k to AFC Dream Asia Foundation
November 24 – The AFC Dream Asia Foundation has received a $500,000 boost via a pledge from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF).
Sports minister warns crowd violence is threatening ‘survival’ of French football
November 24 – France’s sports minister Roxana Maracineanu (pictured) says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the very survival of French football at risk.
Danish players lead nominations for FIFA Fair Play Award
November 24 – The life-saving intervention of Denmark’s players and medical staff after Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 has been nominated for FIFA’s Fair Play Award.
England extend Southgate deal to end of 2024
November 23 – England manager Gareth Southgate has signed a new contract to keep him in the role until the end of 2024.
FIFA wraps up 2026 host city inspections with Toronto visit
November 23 – Global governing body FIFA have wrapped up their inspection of candidate host cities for the 2026 World Cup with a final stop in Toronto, Canada. Next year, Zurich will select the final host cities for the tournament, the first global finals to be played in a 48-team format.
Billionaire Pereira takes over as first female president at Palmeiras
November 23 – On the eve of the Copa Libertadores final, Palmeiras have elected Leila Pereira as their new boss, the billionaire businesswoman becoming the first female president in the club’s history.
Qatar 2022 intercontinental play-offs to be winner-takes-all single-leg ties
November 23 – FIFA has decided to ditch the two-legged format for the intercontinental playoffs in favour of single games at neutral venues in the race to secure the final spots at next year’s World Cup.
Messi and Ronaldo go head-to-head again in FIFA’s annual awards battle
November 23 – FIFA have named their annual nominees for player of the year and it’s no surprise that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are once again in the running for the men’s award despite having a combined age of 70.
PSG add to AmEx deal with new term and esports hook up
November 23 – Paris Saint-Germain and American Express have extended their sponsorship deal until 2024 with the payment services giant also backing the Ligue 1 club’s esports team.
Paris FC takes on Subaskaran investment as it pushes for Ligue 1 status
November 23 – French second tier club Paris FC, who took a €5 million investment from the Bahrani royal family last year, has added a new investor in British-Sri Lankan entrepreneur Allirajah Subaskaran.