Leila Pereira re-elected to presidency of Palmeiras for second term
November 26 – Leila Pereira has been re-elected as president of Brazilian giants Palmeiras for a second three-year term.
World Football
Brazil’s Vasco de Gama hunt for new manager for 2025 after Rafael Paiva fired
November 26 – Vasco da Gama have promoted their technical director Felipe to the role of manager for the remainder of the season after the dismissal of Rafael Paiva (pictured).
Saudi Pro League takes centre stage at WFS Asia summit in Riyadh
November 26 – The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has teamed up with the World Football Summit (WFS) for WFS Asia 2024. Taking place December 2-3 in Riyadh, the summit Is expected to bring together more than 2,000 global football industry leaders.
FIFPRO secures media deal with Footballco brands to amplify World 11 awards
November 26 – Footballco has joined world players’ union FIFPRO as media partner for the World 11 awards and ceremony and will create content across media brands that have a combined monthly audience of more than 640 million.
French FA reject PSG request to reopen Mbappé €55m pay award
November 25 – The French FA has refused to intervene in the increasingly bitter dispute between Kylian Mbappé and his former club Paris St Germain.
Argentina’s Racing beat Brazil’s Cruzeiro to win Copa Sudamericana
November 25 – Argentina’s Racing claimed their first Copa Sudamericana by defeating Cruzeiro of Brazil 3-1 in the competition’s final on Saturday.
Kane beats Haaland’s fastest-to-50 goal record in Bundesliga
November 25 – Harry Kane has set a new Bundesliga milestone, becoming the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the league’s history after scoring a hat trick against Augsburg.
Javier Mascherano set to reunite with Messi as manager of Inter Miami
November 25 – Inter Milan are expected to announce 40-year-old Javier Mascherano in the next 24 hours. The Argentine is currently the U20 coach of the national team and will reunite with his old Barcelona pals, Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets.
Marta puts 8 years of hurt behind her as Orlando Pride do NWSL double
November 25 – Since their formation 9-years ago the Orlando Pride, have been something of a laughingstock in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), however, that ended on Saturday evening as they completed the double winning the Championship to add to the Shield they won a few weeks ago.
UEFA draw first ever Nations League quarter final stage
November 22 – Following the Nations League draw on Friday, the competition will serve up some block-bluster quarter-finals with Spain taking on the Netherlands and Italy meeting Germany.
Mata follows Beckham into MLS ownership with stake in San Diego FC
November 22 – Former Manchester United, Chelsea, and Spain star, Juan Mata has announced that he’ll be joining the investment group behind Major League Soccer’s (MLS) newest franchise, San Diego FC, as a part owner.
Botafogo seek to close out Brasileirao without a repeat of last season’s loss of form
November 11 – On Saturday, Botafogo will host Vitória as the Brazilian league leaders seek to protect their two-point cushion over Palmeiras with four matchdays left.
Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy takes MLS coach of the year award
November 21 – Columbus Crew head coach, Wilfried Nancy, has been announced as the 2024 Sigi Schmid Major League Soccer (MLS) Coach of the Year, becoming the first Crew head coach to earn the accolade since the award’s namesake, Sigi Schmid, in 2008.
Kosovo plunged into play-offs after forfeiting Romania Nations League tie for added time walk-off
November 21 – UEFA have ordered Kosovo to forfeit their Nations League tie in Romania as punishment for leaving the pitch in second-half stoppage time with the score 0-0 after hearing pro-Serbia chants.
Tata Martino quits Inter Miami for personal reasons
November 21 – After winning the Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporter’s Shield with a record points tally, Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino has resigned as the head coach of Inter Miami citing personal reasons.