JE SUIS PARIS – PSG return home wearing a message of solidarity
November 24 – French giant Paris Saint-Germain will drop sponsor logos from their shirts for their next two matches, replacing them with the simple message – JE SUIS PARIS.
Europe
Smoggy future for German clubs facing loss of VW sponsor cash
November 23 – Bundesliga clubs Worlfsburg, Hannover 96, Werder Bremen and Schalke 04 as well as second division 1860 Munich are on a list of sports sponsorships Volkswagen are considering dropping to cut costs amid the ongoing emissions scandal.
Greek chaos as violence ends Panathinaikos-Olympiakos derby before it starts
By Andrew Warshaw
November 23 – It’s known as the “derby of eternal enemies” and rarely has that description been played out with such alarming ferocity as last weekend when Greece’s Panathinaikos-Olympiakos clash was called off before it even started.
Wenger warns World Cup expansion will push clubs to breakaway
By Mark Baber
November 20 – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger argued that FIFA must tackle the international calendar as part of its current reform programme – or clubs could split away from national teams and international competitions.
Song sung boo: Man City escape UEFA sanctions
November 20 – Manchester City will not face UEFA sanctions for their fans booing the Champions League anthem.
Days of De Bruyne and Courtois long gone as Genk record €14.9m loss
By Samindra Kunti
November 18 – Belgian club KRC Genk have suffered a record €14.9 million loss after missing out on European football and falling revenue from both outgoing transfers and season ticket sales.
French and English stand shoulder-to-should on emotional night of solidarity
By Andrew Warshaw
November 18 – It isn’t often that home fans belt out the opposition national anthem but supporters of England and France staged an unprecedented display of emotion and unity Tuesday in a prestige friendly at Wembley where the football itself took very much a back seat.
Hannover bomb warnings force cancellation of Dutch friendly
November 18 – Germany’s high-profile friendly with traditional rivals the Netherlands on Tuesday night was called off because of an “intention to ignite explosives” at the Hannover stadium.
UEFA back French to host Euro2016 finals, despite some fears
By Andrew Warshaw
November 17 – UEFA have confirmed that next summer’s European Championship finals will take place in France as planned despite the deadly terrorists attacks in Paris on Friday.
Security fears force Belgium to cancel tonight’s friendly vs Spain
November 17 – Belgian authorities have called off tonight’s prestige friendly with Spain in Brussels for security reasons after the hosts became the focal point of attention in the wake of the Paris terrorist atrocity.
Belgians beef up security for Spanish friendly in wake of Paris attacks
By Samindra Kunti
November 16 – The Belgian FA KBVB have announced increased security measures for Belgium’s friendly against Spain tomorrow in Brussels following the Paris terrorist attacks.
England and France prepare for Wembley demonstration of Liberté, égalité, fraternité
By Andrew Warshaw
November 16 – In an act of collective solidarity and defiance, all 23 players in the French squad to face England in a prestige friendly on Tuesday have agreed to travel.
Leonardo looking for €8.5 million pay out after punishment for barging referee is rescinded
By Mark Baber
November 13- According to a report in L’Equipe, Leonardo, the former Sporting Director of Paris Saint-Germain, is intending to sue the French Football Federation for €8.5 million in the wake of having had his suspension for barging a referee in the tunnel rescinded.
PSV sign 10-year €22.5m stadium naming deal with Philips
By Samindra Kunti
November 13 – Leading Dutch Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven have agreed a new ten-year sponsorship deal with Philips. The agreement is worth €22.5 million.
Swiss not decided on whether Figueredo sent to US or Uruguay
November 12 – Former FIFA vice-president Eugenio Figueredo, one of the ‘Zurich Seven’ arrested in May as part of the US-led probe into $150 million worth of financial corruption stretching back 24 years, has instigated a tug of war between the United States and his native Uruguay for his extradition.