Jordaan out on bail after arrest for misuse of SAFA funds
November 14 – South African football boss Danny Jordaan has been released on bail following his arrest in a fraud probe.
World Football
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.
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.
Ex-Liverpool and EA Sports boss Peter Moore to launch pro team in US
November 14 – Peter Moore, former CEO of Premier League and EA Sports president and Electronic Arts’ chief competition officer, is back in the football business.
South Africa’s Danny Jordaan arrested in probe into theft of SAFA funds
November 13 – South African media report that long-time football official and South Africa FA (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan has been arrested in a fraud probe.
Canada Soccer fires women’s coach Bev Priestman over drone spying scandal
November 13 – Canada Soccer has dismissed Bev Priestman following an independent report into the Olympic drone-spying scandal.
Ecuador mourns death of national team talent Marco Angulo, aged 22
November 13 – Ecuador international Marco Angulo has tragically died at the age of 22 just over a month after being seriously injured in a car crash.
Hungary to host Beşiktaş-Maccabi Tel Aviv behind closed doors after Turks refuse to host
November 12 – The Europa League match between Beşiktaş and Maccabi Tel Aviv will be played in Debrecen, Hungary behind closed doors. UEFA has made the announcement after the Turkish authorities refused to allow the game to go ahead in Istanbul.
Flamengo’s Henrique says he is innocent of spot fixing charges
November 12 – Flamengo player Bruno Henrique has denied his involvement in match fixing after police raided 12 addresses linked to him.
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.
Santos bounce back to Brazil’s Serie A, while club talks of possible Neymar return
November 12 – Pelé’s old club Santos have confirmed their return to the Brazilian top flight after gaining an insurmountable lead in the Serie B.
French boost security to host Israelis in Nations League tie at Stade de France
November 11 – The France-Israel Nations League fixture on Thursday will go ahead as planned, confirmed French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, despite last week’s violence in Amsterdam at the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Peruvian FA boss Agustín Lozano arrested for blackmailing local clubs
November 11 – Peruvian police have arrested the head of the country’s FA, Agustín Lozano, as part of an investigation into allegations that he abused his position to extort local clubs into surrendering their television rights.
Messi’s MLS play-off slip-up is another integrity banana skin for FIFA’s CWC
November 11 – Atlanta United eliminated Inter Miami and Lionel Messi from the MLS playoffs, once again raising questions over their fast-tracked ticket to the Club World Cup and the sporting integrity of FIFA’s newest and shiniest ambition.