Caribbean Cup and Central American Cup reach final stage
November 5 – Concacaf has scheduled November/December dates for the two-leg finals of both its Central American Cup and Caribbean Cup.
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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.
LFP partners with WSC to increase and monetise digital content output
November 5 – The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has entered a five-year partnership with WSC Sports to drive AI-powered content automation for Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Ligue 2 BKT, and the Trophée des Champions.
Online bookie K8 takes Atlético sponsorship for Asian region
November 5 – La Liga’s Atlético de Madrid have signed a two-year partnership agreement with online gaming brand K8 which will see it become the club’s Official Asian Betting Partner starting from 24/25 season.
Inter cosies up to new bank card with benefits
November 5 – Inter Milan, one of the great names of European and Italian football, are introducing Carta Inter, a new IBAN card specifically designed for all Nerazzurri fans. The card represents a strengthening of the collaboration between the club and BPER, the official Banking Partner of FC Internazionale Milano.
FIFA agreed with Saudi to limit the scope of Clifford Chance human rights report
November 4 – News that the human rights report prepared by law firm Clifford Chance for the Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid was deliberately limited in its scope, with the agreement of FIFA, has cast a dark shadow over the report’s independence and bias.
Norway’s Klaveness asks question of 2034 World Cup vote process and Saudi’s HR report
November 4 – Norwegian football boss Lise Klaveness has raised concerns over FIFA’s bidding process for the 2034 World Cup and called out the voting procedure.
North Korea stun Spain in penalty shoot-out to take second world title in a year at U17 World Cup
November 4 – As achievements go on the world football stage, it was mighty impressive especially given their post-Covid history.
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.
Edu set to quit Arsenal to take on multi-club role for Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis
November 4 – Arsenal are preparing for a major shift with sporting director Edu Gaspar poised to join up with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis and his network of clubs.
Gabigol’s double gives Flamengo edge over Atletico Mineiro for second leg of Copa do Brasil
November 4 – Flamengo are on course to win the Brazilian Cup after defeating Atletico Mineiro 3-1 with two goals from striker Gabigol in the first leg of the final at the Maracana.
Bayern Munich networks its customer data platform with its basketball team via Zeoptap
November 4 – FC Bayern Munich have partnered up with German customer data platform Zeotap as part of a deal that will include both the football and basketball divisions of the club, with the core aim of optimising the club’s fan interactions with the help of Zeotap’s Customer Data Platform (CDP).
Mis-firing Messi leaves door open for Atlanta, and another red-face day for FIFA
November 3 – Two weeks ago Lionel Messi was told by FIFA president Gianni Infantino he was one of the best teams in the world, and awarded Inter Miami a slot at the Club World Cup.
Liverpool shut down 100,000 fake ticket accounts as they crackdown on touts
November 3 – Tickets to watch Liverpool at Anfield are always in demand, leading to unscrupulous behaviour among ticket touts, and online sites claiming to have the best seats in the house. The club though have taken action shutting down 100,000 fake ticketing accounts while issuing 75 lifetime bans and 136 indefinite suspensions.