Police raid 12 addresses linked to Flamengo’s Bruno Henrique in spot-fixing probe
November 8 – Flamengo’s Bruno Henrique has been included in the latest Brazilian police swoop of individuals suspected of matchfixing.
World Football
Israeli warmongering issues heat up in France as PSG fans unveil ‘Free Palestine’ banner
November 7 – French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has branded the unveiling of a giant ‘Free Palestine’ banner at Paris Saint Germain’s Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night as “unacceptable”.
America’s most wanted: A safe pair of hands
November 7 – The USA has built a reputation in producing goalkeepers, however, over the last decade that production line has dried up. This month, the ECNL (Elite Club National League) has announced events designed for keepers that they hope will revitalize that famed production line.
Out of tune with the anthems, UEFA fines English and Irish
November 7 – UEFA have fined the English and Irish FAs after the national anthems of both countries were booed ahead of their the Nations League game in Dublin in September.
Rock bottom Beerschot lose CEO Theys after fan protests
November 7 – After three months, CEO Thorsten Theys has departed top tier Belgian club Beerschot, local media report.
Champions League sees big scalps taken as Real and Man City struggle to find form
November 6 – European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City both suffered damaging defeats in the Champions League on Tuesday, the latter falling to a third straight loss in all competitions for the first time since 2018.
Flying pig’s head lands on pitch during Palmeiras-Corinthians derby
November 6 – Games between Sao Paulo rivals, Corinthians and Palmeiras, in the Brazilian championship are heated at the best of times, however at the weekend, Corinthians fans took a page out of the Barcelona playbook by throwing a pig’s head on to the pitch.
Pro-Palestine supporters occupy FFF offices protesting against Israeli game at Stade de France
November 5 – Pro-Palestinian supporters staged a protest Monday at the French FA calling for the cancellation of a Nations League game between France and Israel this month.
Minute’s silence ahead of all UEFA matches in memory of Spanish flood victims
November 5 – A minute’s silence will be observed before this week’s European club matches “in memory of the victims” of devastating floods in the Spanish region of Valencia.
Caribbean Cup and Central American Cup reach final stage
November 5 – Concacaf has scheduled November/December dates for the two-leg finals of both its Central American Cup and Caribbean Cup.
Ancelotti critical of RFEF for not suspending all matches after flood tragedy
November 5 – The tragedy of flash floods in Spain that have killed more than 215 people in the Valencia region has shocked the world. In response the Royal Spanish FA (RFEF) cancelled the La Liga matches between Valencia and Real Madrid, as well as Villarreal’s game against Rayo Vallecano.
Turkish authorities refuse to allow Beşiktaş to host Maccabi Tel Aviv in Istanbul
November 5 – The Europa League match between Beşiktaş and Maccabi Tel Aviv will not be played in Istanbul. The announcement was made by the club and UEFA after consultation with Turkish authorities.
UEFA hit Serbia with fine and partial ground closure over anti-Kosovan gibe at Xhaka
November 4 – The intense political enmity between Serbia and Kosovo has spilled on to the football field yet again with UEFA’s disciplinary committee fining the Serbian FA €52,500 and partially closing Serbia’s home ground for their next home match in UEFA competitions.
Gabigol’s double gives Flamengo edge over Atletico Mineiro for second leg of Copa do Brasil
November 4 – Flamengo are on course to win the Brazilian Cup after defeating Atletico Mineiro 3-1 with two goals from striker Gabigol in the first leg of the final at the Maracana.
Mis-firing Messi leaves door open for Atlanta, and another red-face day for FIFA
November 3 – Two weeks ago Lionel Messi was told by FIFA president Gianni Infantino he was one of the best teams in the world, and awarded Inter Miami a slot at the Club World Cup.