San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium to host inaugural 2024 W Gold Cup final
November 8 – The Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego will host the final of the inaugural 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup on March 10.
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USL swaps ESPN for multi-platform CBS Sports broadcast deal
November 8 – The United Soccer League (USL), operator of second and third tier professional men’s leagues in the US, has agreed a four-year media rights agreement with CBS that will see matches on network television for the first time.
Megan Rapinoe to end her club career with one final push
November 8 – The US women’s national team star and global football icon Megan Rapinoe is looking to retire from the professional game with another trophy.
Hermoso received death threats following Rubiales podium assault
November 7 – Jenni Hermoso has opened up on the infamous ‘kissgate’ affair that led to the resignation of former Spanish football boss and UEFA vice-president Luis Rubiales.
Ratcliffe closing in on stake in Man Utd with $300m sweetener
November 7 – Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly to commit $300 million to investing in Manchester United infrastructure as part of a deal to secure a 25% stake.
Textor banned for 30 days for red-card rant after Botafogo loss
November 7 – Controversial American businessman John Textor, who owns a number of top-flight clubs, has been suspended for 30 days at one of them, Brazil’s Botafogo.
Phil Neville set to return to MLS management with Portland Timbers
November 7 – Former Valencia, England women and Inter Miami manager Phil Neville is set to be announced as the new Portland Timbers head coach as the ex-United star returns to MLS after an underwhelming spell in Florida.
England line up fellow world ranking high flyers for pre-Euro warm-ups
November 7 – England will play two friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March 2024 at Wembley as part of their preparation for their Euro 2024 campaign.
Indonesia ready for global football spotlight as U17 World Cup set for Friday kick-off
November 7 – Indonesia will host their first world championship finals tournament with the men’s U-17 World Cup 2023 kicking off this Friday.
Bulgaria shifts Euro 2024 qualifier to Plovdiv after warnings of violent fan protest in Sofia
November 7 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has surprisingly decided to move Bulgaria’s upcoming Euro 2024 qualifier against Hungary, to be played on November 16, from the national stadium Vassil Levski in Sofia, to Plovdiv.
LaLiga keeps ball rolling on Puma deal beyond 2025
November 7 – Spain’s LaLiga has extended its official ball supplier deal with Puma. The current deal began with the 2019/20 season and was set to expire in summer 2025.
Boca Juniors coach Almiron quits club after Copa Libertadores final loss
November 7 – Jorge Almiron has departed as head coach of Argentinian giants Boca Juniors after the club failed to win the Copa Libertadores against Fluminense on Saturday.
Brazil look to youth and Endrick to spark return to world beating form
November 7 – Brazil’s interim coach Fernando Diniz has called up Palmeiras’s Endrick for the first time ahead of the World Cup qualifiers with Colombia and Argentina.
Brazil submit bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup hosting
By Samindra Kunti in Rio de Janeiro
November 5 – Brazil have confirmed their bid for the 2027 Women’s World. Cup with the handover of a governmental declaration to FIFA by the minister of sport André Fufuca.
Chelsea’s Emma Hayes quits to take up head coach post of US women’s team
November 6 – Emma Hayes, the longest serving and most successful manager in Women’s Super League history, has agreed to become the United States head coach after a shock decision to leave Chelsea.