Tebas makes moves to line up a fourth term as LaLiga’s president
November 27 – Mercurial LaLiga president Javier Tebas has resigned his presidency in a move that will trigger a new election which will see him look to win a fourth term.
Europe
Struggling Union Berlin bring in Bjelica in bid to beat Bundesliga relegation
November 27 – Nenad Bjelica will lead Union Berlin as the new manager, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Sunday.
UEFA forces Kosovan teams to play outside the country after Fadil Vokrii pitch declared unplayable
November 27 – UEFA has told the Kosovo Football Federation (FFK) that it cannot use the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina for international matches until the pitch has undergone repair to make the surface playable.
Serie A players mark elimination of violence against women day
November 27 – Players and coaches across Serie A had red marks painted on their faces to promote a campaign for the elimination of violence against women at the weekend.
English FA Council member steps down after comment linking Netanyahu to Hitler
November 24 – A council member at the English Football Association who mentioned Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the same breath as Adolf Hitler resigned from his position on Thursday.
Spanish prosecutors seek 10-year jail term for Alves’ alleged night club rape
November 24 – Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence for Brazilian star Dani Alves, one of the most decorated players in world football, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman last year.
RFEF puts Zubizarreta in charge of women’s football
November 24 – Markel Zubizarreta has been appointed as the new director of women’s football at the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the governing body has confirmed.
UEFA releases match-ups for the Euro 2024 plays-offs that will decide final three qualifiers
November 24 – Wales who looked to be heading to the Euro 2024 finals in Germany before crashing out in their last two group qualifiers, will face Finland in the first round of play-offs for one of the final three finals slots.
Tetovo in North Macedonia give go ahead for new stadium that will host national team games
November 24 – The North Macedonian government is continuing to invest in sports facilities in the country, with the mayor of Tetovo, Bilall Kasami, announcing that the municipality will construct a €9.7 million new stadium in the city.
French players demand calendar rethink after spate of injuries on international duty
November 23 – France’s players union (UNFP) has called for an overhaul of the football calendar after a spate of players suffered serious injuries including during the recent international break.
UEFA fines Celtic for pro-Palestine protest banners at UCL game against Atletico
November 23 – Celtic have been fined a total of €29,000 by UEFA over a number of incidents surrounding their Champions League with Atletico Madrid, mainly over pro-Palestinian displays.
Ireland sack Kenny after failure to reach Euro 2024
November 23 – Stephen Kenny’s reign as Republic of Ireland manager is over after three and half years following failure to reach Euro 2024.
Wembley Arch goes dark on humanitarian causes
November 23 – The Wembley Arch will no longer be lit for humanitarian causes after the English FA reviewed its policy following criticism for not lighting it in Israel’s colours.
Wiegman drafts Mead back into England squad for final Nations League qualifiers
November 11 – Beth Mead has returned to the England squad for the first time since November 2022 after a lengthy spell out due to injury.
Germany struggle to find right rhythm as Euro 2024 hosting nears
November 22 – Next summer’s Euro hosts Germany suffered a second defeat in four days on Tuesday, losing 2-0 to Austria as Julian Nagelsmann’s reign continues to get off to a tough start with less than seven months until the tournament begins.