Kimmich regrets taking part in ‘gagging’ protest at Qatar 2022
November 14 – Germany captain Joshua Kimmich says he and his team-mates should not have “expressed political opinions” during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Bayern join with FTA to accelerate youth Futsal development in US
November 14 – FC Bayern have teamed up with FTA Holdings to announce a partnership aimed at transforming youth futsal development across North America.
PFA boss Molango says current player workload will shorten careers
November 11 – Maheta Molango, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) has told ESPN that leading players at the elite levels of football need to be protected.
Gary Lineker ends 25-year run as face of BBC’s iconic MOTD
November 12 – The BBC has announced that Gary Lineker will step down as host of Match of the Day at the end of this season. However, he will continue to lead BBC Sport’s coverage of major tournaments, including the 2026 World Cup and the 2025/26 FA Cup.
Roma double up with Ivan Juric second manager to be sacked this season
November 11 – Before the season is even halfway through, Roma have sacked not one but two coaches after Ivan Juric was shown the door at the famed Italian club in the wake of a 3-2 home defeat to Bologna on Sunday.
Ban boy Mourinho falls foul or Turkish disciplinary board
November 11 – If Jose Mourinho isn’t getting injured by his own players, or involved with on-field spats he’s having a quiet day. However, after putting Turkish football as a whole on blast, the ‘Special One’ has been issued a one-match ban and fined.
Dutch PM condemns attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans after Ajax Europa League match
November 8 – Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has condemned anti-semitic attacks on a group of Israeli fans as the war in Gaza spilled perilously into the footballing arena on Thursday as Ajax took on Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Deschamps drops Mbappe but says it is a ‘one-off’ and not linked to rape allegations
November 8 – It may seem almost unthinkable but Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the France squad for their upcoming Nations league matches against Israel and Italy even though he is apparently fit.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
Tactical error: Mourinho hit from behind in training
November 3 – Fenerbache coach, Jose Mourinho, is world-renowned for his ability to get close to his players, however, the Portuguese ‘Special One’ forgot it’s the mental closeness, not the physical game that he is known for.
FIFPRO and European Leagues take step closer to EU regulators
November 1 – Meeting in Brussels last week, the European arms of players union FIFPRO and the World League Association took a step closer to European Union regulation, or at least discussion of tighter European employment protocols as they relate to social enterprises – of which football is regarded as one.
FA Cup kicks off first round with Wimbledon and MK Dons grudge match
November 1 – Relocating a club from one city to another may not be that big a deal in the United States, where it is known as a franchise, but in the traditional world of English football it is considered anathema to fans.