UEFA draw first ever Nations League quarter final stage
November 22 – Following the Nations League draw on Friday, the competition will serve up some block-bluster quarter-finals with Spain taking on the Netherlands and Italy meeting Germany.
World Football
Mata follows Beckham into MLS ownership with stake in San Diego FC
November 22 – Former Manchester United, Chelsea, and Spain star, Juan Mata has announced that he’ll be joining the investment group behind Major League Soccer’s (MLS) newest franchise, San Diego FC, as a part owner.
Botafogo seek to close out Brasileirao without a repeat of last season’s loss of form
November 11 – On Saturday, Botafogo will host Vitória as the Brazilian league leaders seek to protect their two-point cushion over Palmeiras with four matchdays left.
Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy takes MLS coach of the year award
November 21 – Columbus Crew head coach, Wilfried Nancy, has been announced as the 2024 Sigi Schmid Major League Soccer (MLS) Coach of the Year, becoming the first Crew head coach to earn the accolade since the award’s namesake, Sigi Schmid, in 2008.
Kosovo plunged into play-offs after forfeiting Romania Nations League tie for added time walk-off
November 21 – UEFA have ordered Kosovo to forfeit their Nations League tie in Romania as punishment for leaving the pitch in second-half stoppage time with the score 0-0 after hearing pro-Serbia chants.
Tata Martino quits Inter Miami for personal reasons
November 21 – After winning the Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporter’s Shield with a record points tally, Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino has resigned as the head coach of Inter Miami citing personal reasons.
EFL opens applications from club charities for Building Foundations Fund support
November 21 – The Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund has opened for applications from EFL Club charities, marking its second year of operation. The initiative, launched as part of a £6 million commitment by Sky Bet, seeks to improve community wellbeing through football and broader social initiatives across England and Wales.
Botev Plovdiv’s Russian owner Anton Zingarevich goes public on his 10-year ban from entering Bulgaria
November 21 – The owner of Bulgaria’s Botev Plovdiv, Russian Anton Zingarevich, has spoken publicly for the first time after information appeared in the Bulgarian media he had been banned from entering Bulgaria for ten years.
Concacaf sets pairings for Gold Cup 2025 Prelims with 14 nations playing off for 7 slots
November 21 – With the Concacaf Nations League having reached the final four, the 14 qualifiers for the Gold Cup Prelims have been matched for the home and away series to be played in March 2025.
Michelle Kang donates $30m to US Soccer for women’s programmes
November 20 – Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit that plays in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has donated $30 million to the US federation’s women’s and girls’ programmes according to United States Soccer (USSF).
With Qatar protests behind them, Germans say they will focus on football and back Saudi 2034
November 20 – Germany’s national team will stick to football after a flopped World Cup in Qatar, both manager Julian Nagelsmann and captain Joshua Kimmich have said.
CNL: Mexico overcome 2-goal deficit, US and Pulisic dance their way into final four with Canada and Costa Rica
November 20 – Mexico overcame a two-goal deficit from the first leg to beat Honduras 4-2 on aggregate and qualify for the Nations League semi-finals and a tie against Canada at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles next March 20.
Senegal FA boss says government ordered firing of Cisse was not preferred action
November 20 – The president of Senegal’s football federation says he didn’t want Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse to leave his role last month on the instructions of the country’s sports ministry.
The FA launches Greener Game initiative to help grassroots clubs cut carbon footprints
November 20 – The English Football Association has unveiled a new sustainability initiative in partnership with energy supplier E.ON Next, aiming to support grassroots football clubs across England in reducing their carbon footprint, adopting sustainable practices, and lowering energy costs.
ECA wraps up its busiest year with review of workstreams and launch of leadership programme
November 20 – The European Club Association (ECA) Executive Committee held its final 2024 meeting at the Paris Saint-Germain Campus on Tuesday, focusing on key issues shaping European and international club football.