Barcelona shut fans out of Olympic stadium for refusing to pay UEFA fines
November 29 – In a rarely seen move, FC Barcelona, have closed part of their temporary home, Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys to their own fans!
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Frank Lampard returns to management with Coventry City
November 28 – Coventry City have hired Frank Lampard as their new manager, the Championship club confirmed on Thursday.
Lille supporters stabbed after being attacked by Bologna fans
November 28 – Lille say two of their supporters were stabbed when a group of fans were attacked in a bar ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game at Bologna.
Kompany ponders permutations of Champions League format
November 28 – Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says he doesn’t fully understand the new Champions League format.
Čeferin calls on EU to provide more concrete protections for the European sports model
November 27 – Addressing the Council of EU sports ministers on Tuesday in Brussels, UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin called for “legal certainty” to protect the European sports model.
Northern Ireland lose Euro 2028 host slot after government shelves Casement Park refurb
November 27 – Northern Ireland will no longer be classed as a host nation for the Euro 2028 finals and will miss out on a back-door route to qualify automatically, according to their neighbours, the Football Association of Ireland.
Botafogo beat Palmeiras to take Brasileirao lead with two games to go
November 27 – Botafogo are on course to claim their first Brazilian league crown since 1995 after a 3-1 away victory against direct rivals Palmeiras, who were reduced to ten men.
MLS coaches caught in revolving doors as managers across the country are pink-slipped
November 27 – In the National Football League in the US, the last game of the regular season is known as ‘Black Monday’ as assorted coaches receive their pink slips. Major League Soccer does not have a true equivalent, however, Monday after the conference finals has proven to run ‘Black Monday’ close.
Bulgaria to get new stadium in Vratsa as city commits to build on site of Hristo Botev Stadium
November 27 – The mayor of Vratsa in Bulgaria, Kalin Kamenov, has announced the city is in the early stages of planning to build a new stadium on the site of the Hristo Botev Stadium, which is currently the second-largest operating stadium in Bulgaria.
EFL takes steps towards improving match day safety and security
November 27 – The EFL has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking partners to develop a matchday safety data collection and reporting system aimed at enhancing the analysis and management of safety and security issues across its 72 clubs.
Perez refuses to give up on Super League in 85-minute address to Real Madrid’s socios
November 26 – As Florentino Perez, Real Madrid president, addressed the general assembly, known as ‘socios’, on Sunday he couldn’t resist going after LA Liga, UEFA, and FIFA in his annual address to the membership.
Caitlin Clark joins Cincinnati bid for NWSL franchise but winning is no slam dunk
November 26 – Women’s basketball sensation Caitlin Clark (pictured), who a season ago was playing college basketball and has just finished her first pro-season with the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, has joined the Cincinnati ownership group bidding to bring an NWSL franchise to the city.
Hayes returns to England and Wembley with her Olympic champion US team
November 26 – United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) head coach, Emma Hayes, has revealed that towards the end of her time coaching the seven-time WSL Champions, Chelsea, she was unwell.
Age Hareide quits Iceland and retires from football management
November 26 – Iceland coach Age Hareide (pictured) has called time on his managerial career, the Football Association of Iceland (KSI) said on Monday.
Colorado Switchbacks win USL Championship, but where do they go from here?
November 26 – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks have reached the mountain top winning their first United Soccer League (USL) title beating Rhode Island FC 3-0.