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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
UEFA’s Euro 2024 ESG reports on €29.6m of positive social impact
November 1 – EURO 2024 in Germany prioritised sustainability and social impact alongside delivering a stellar tournament. The UEFA EURO 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, released in Frankfurt on today, highlights major strides in environmental and social responsibility.
English FA launches strategy to expand on growth of women’s to 2028
November 1 – The English FA has launched a new four-year strategy, Reaching Higher, aimed at building on the rapid growth of women’s and girls’ football.
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.
Valencia mourn lost player and turn Mestalla into a food bank to support flood victims
November 1 – Valencia have paid tribute to one of their former players Jose Castillejo who was killed at the age of just 28 as a result of the city being hit by the current floods.
Floods wash out football in Valencia region as Spain begins process of mourning and repair
November 1 – The torrential rains in Spain that have resulted in tragic deaths, and indescribable destruction have put a halt to Spanish football in the Valencia region. In the space of eight hours, a year’s worth of rain fell creating unexpected flash flooding events.