Bulgarian prosecutors open probe into FA president Borislav Mihaylov
November 21 – Bulgarian prosecutors have begun an investigation into the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) and its president Borislav Mihaylov (pictured).
World Football
Mexico stunned by Honduras, Panama brush Costa Rica aside as CNL quarter finals heats up
November 30 – The old order of Concacaf took a body blow in the opening legs of the Concacaf Nations League 2023/24 quarter finals.
LaLiga’s clubs boost learnings with UK factfinding trip
November 20 – The Boost LaLiga initiative, introduced in 2021, has seen €2 billion pumped into Spanish league clubs via investors CVC, with the aim of improving overall stadium use across matchday and non-matchday events in order to maximise off-field profits.
Albanians celebrate Euro 2024 qualification, Denmark also through
November 20 – Ranked 59th in the world, Albania qualified for Euro 2024 with a 1-1 draw away to Moldova in Group E on Friday – only the second time in their history that they have reached the finals.
Czech-ing out: partying players sent home before Moldova Euro 2024 qualifier
November 20 – The Czech Republic have expelled three players from their squad ahead of taking on Moldova in a decisive Euro 2024 qualifier.
Haaland and Odegaard miss out on another major tournament
November 20 – Ballon d’Or runner up Erling Haaland is set to lose out on Euro 2024 qualification after his side’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Scotland on Sunday.
Mamelodi Sundowns women make it a club double with African Champions League win
November 20 – Mamelodi Sundowns claimed a second African Women’s Champions League with a convincing 3-0 win against Sporting Casablanca of Morocco.
France break scoring records with 14-0 drubbing of Gibralter
November 20 – A rampant France shattered the record for the biggest European championship qualifying victory in their thrashing of 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying this weekend.
Belgium secure top seed slot for Euro 2024 as Lukaku’s 4 in 5-0 win over Azerbaijan
By Samindra Kunti in Brussels
November 20 – Belgium will be a top seed in the Euro 2024 draw after Romelu Lukaku’s four goals propelled his team to a routine 5-0 win against ten-man Azerbaijan in European qualifying.
FAI cuts debt by €13m, despite revenue drop
November 20 – The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have reduced their debts and loans from €63.5 million to €50.8 million in 2022, but fell short on generating commercial revenue and hence remained dependent on state funding.
UEFA and Disney extend Playmakers project to bring more young girls into football
November 17 – UEFA has extended its partnership with Disney until 2027, allowing the continuation of the UEFA Playmakers project which aims to use Disney storytelling to provide unique opportunities to girls as a safe, fun and engaging entry pathway into football.
Dutch hand sex-pest Overmars 2-year ban, but he can still work in Belgium
November 17 – Former Dutch international Marc Overmars has been banned from football in his homeland for a year after admitting to sending inappropriate messages to female colleagues “over a period of time”.
Serbia to host Israeli clubs Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv in UEFA club competitions
November 17 – UEFA has relocated the upcoming UEFA Europa League and Europa Conference League matches featuring Israeli sides Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv to Belgrade, Serbia.
AC Milan’s Florenzi investigated for illegal betting
November 17 – AC Milan’s international defender Alessandro Florenzi has reportedly become the latest Italian player to be investigated by authorities over alleged illegal gambling activities.
Sofia in flames after protest against Bulgarian FA and its president turns violent
November 17 – Battle scenes accompanied the Euro 2024 qualifier between Bulgaria and Hungary, which was played in front of empty stands in Sofia as thousands of fans from dozens of Bulgarian clubs gathered to protest in front of the Vasil Levski national stadium.