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.
World Football
Kosovo heads to US to scout for national team youth talent
November 23 – The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) is looking to recruit young players with Albanian roots to represent the country’s national team in the future.
Brazil’s CBF blames local authorities for security issues at Brazil-Argentina 2026 qualifier
November 23 – The Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) has refused to accept responsibility for the chaos and violence at the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium, claiming that local authorities had not objected to security arrangements, or to the lack of segregation of the fans.
Concacaf announces match-ups for Nations League final four and Copa America play-in
November 23 – Panama will meet Mexico and the USA will face Jamaica in the semi-finals of the 2023/34 Concacaf Nations League to be played at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, next March.
Infantino and Morocco’s Walid Al-Rakraki honoured at Dubai’s MBR Creative Sports Awards
November 23 – Three of the major honours at Dubai’s 2023 MBR Creative Sports Awards went to football at the awards ceremony in Dubai this week.
Brazil lose again as fighting mars Brazil-Argentina 2026 qualifier in the Maracana
November 22 – Brazil’s nightmare World Cup qualifying campaign took a turn for the worse with a 1-0 defeat against rivals Argentina on home soil in a match overshadowed by brawling fans.
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.
Czechs qualify for Euro 2024 but fan protests force Silhavy to quit
November 22 – Jaroslav Silhavy has quit as coach of the Czech Republic despite guiding them to the Euro 2024 finals, saying he made the decision due to the “anger and aggression” shown towards him by critics and fans.
Reggae Boyz jammin in Canada; Mexico comeback but need penalty shootout to beat Honduras
November 22 – Three second half goals in Toronto saw Jamaica knock 2023 Nations League finalists Canada out of the 2024 Nations League semi-finals and automatic qualification for the 2024 Copa America to be played in the US. At the Azteca it took a late goal and penalties for Mexico to overcome Honduras to secure their place.
EA Sports crosses into real world with EA Futures $10m grassroots funding project
November 22 – Electronic Arts, the developers of the EAFC football simulation game, has launched its FC Futures $10 million fund that will provide money for infrastructure projects at community-level football.
Bill Foley buys Australian A-League’s new Auckland franchise
November 21 – Australia’s A-League has confirmed that a new Auckland-based franchise will feature in the league next season, heralding the return of professional club football to New Zealand.
Vinicius Jr steps up anti-racism efforts with Brazil poster campaign
November 21 – Vinicius Junior has launched a campaign to combat racism in Brazil under the slogan ‘Racism, don’t pretend you don’t see it’.
USA and Panama book Concacaf Nations League and Copa America slots
November 21 – The United States and Panama booked their slots in the 2023-24 Concacaf Nations League Final semi-finals. The US going through despite a 2-1 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago in the second leg of their League A quarterfinal at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Copa America 2024 to open in Atlanta with final in Miami
November 20 – Copa America 2024, to be played in the US next summer, will open in the 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and close in 65,300-capacity Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.