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.
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Vancouver FC unveiled as CPL’s ninth club
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November 3 – The Canadian Premier League formally announced Vancouver FC as the league’s ninth club, ahead of its inaugural season in 2023.
One to watch: Could Lautaro Martinez be Argentina’s new talisman
November 4 – Lautaro Javier Martinez, an Argentinean native, born on August 22, 1997, is already one of Europe’s most sought-after center forwards. This month he could turn himself into a national icon as the perfect foil for Lionel Messi as the country goes into Qatar 2022 as one of the favourites.
UEFA sanctions Romania, Croatia and Bosnia for racist behaviour
November 4 – Romania and Croatia have been ordered to partially close their stadium for their next UEFA fixtures. They were also slapped with fines following crowd disturbances in September Nations League matches.
UEFA revamps Women’s national team competition structure with Nations League addition
November 3 – In a major move that will reshape the women’s game, UEFA is to launch a Women’s Nations League that will also determine Europe’s three representatives at the Olympic Games.
PSG drop to pot 2 for UCL last 16 draw, Porto and Benfica in pot 1
November 3 – Paris Saint-Germain’s quest for a first ever Champions League crown got potentially tougher on Wednesday when they were relegated to second place in their group despite winning 2-1 at Juventus.
AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024 completes first round draw
November 3 – The 29-team draw for the Round 1 qualifiers for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024 was held today at AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
MLS Cup reaches final with LAFC vs Philadelphia Union showdown at Banc of California
November 2 – Another major final is going to Los Angeles and will played this weekend at the Banc of California Stadium.
PFA lobbies for temporary concussion subs to protect players and help medics
November 2 – The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) has renewed calls for the introduction of temporary concussion substitutions.
Champions League: Spurs, Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt through, Atletico crash out
November 2 – Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg scored an unlikely 95th-minute winner as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat Marseille 2-1 and reach the UEFA Champions League knockout stage on Tuesday, where they were joined by Eintracht Frankfurt after their victory at Sporting Lisbon by the same score.
Flamengo power through to Copa Libertadores title
October 31 – Flamengo defeated Athletico Paranaense 1-0 on Saturday to win a third Copa Libertadores title and cement their dominance at the top of the South American club game.
Wembley sell-out expected as tickets go on sale for Women’s Finalissima
October 31 – Tickets sales have opened for first-ever Women’s Finalissima between England and Brazil at Wembley on April 6.
SoFi Stadium to host 2023 Gold Cup final; Concacaf confirms return of Preliminary Round
October 28 – The SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will host the final of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, while the confederation has confirmed for the second time there will be a 12-team centralised preliminary round in the US the week before the Group stages start.
Copa Libertadores: Flamengo start as favourites in Ecuador against Athletico Paranaense
October 28 – Flamengo will be sky-high favourites to win the Copa Libertadores for the second time in three years, taking on Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Athletico Paranaense in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in Saturday’s final.
Arsenal’s on-loan Pablo Marí stabbed in Milan
October 28 – A Spanish player on loan from Arsenal was among those injured in a stabbing attack in a supermarket near Milan on Thursday in which one person died.