Dnipro-1’s home win takes 4hrs 36 mins to complete because of Russian bombing fears
November 8 – A Ukrainian top-flight game lasted a record four hours, 36 minutes because of the danger of Russian air attacks.
Afghan players boycott Qatar 2026 qualifiers saying FA ‘gang’ is stealing FIFA grants
November 8 – Players from Afghanistan’s men’s team are boycotting their World Cup qualifying match against Qatar over alleged poor treatment by the national football federation.
Saudi Pro League signs Medgulf sponsorship
November 8 – The Roshn Saudi Pro League has signed a sponsorship deal with insurance company Medgulf.
San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium to host inaugural 2024 W Gold Cup final
November 8 – The Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego will host the final of the inaugural 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup on March 10.
USL swaps ESPN for multi-platform CBS Sports broadcast deal
November 8 – The United Soccer League (USL), operator of second and third tier professional men’s leagues in the US, has agreed a four-year media rights agreement with CBS that will see matches on network television for the first time.
Megan Rapinoe to end her club career with one final push
November 8 – The US women’s national team star and global football icon Megan Rapinoe is looking to retire from the professional game with another trophy.
SIGA set March 2024 date for Summit on Female Leadership in Sport
November 8 – The Sports Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) have set 6 March 2024 as the date for the next edition of the Summit on Female Leadership in Sport which will be hosted by Mastercard at the Technology Hub in Ney York for the third year running.
Hermoso received death threats following Rubiales podium assault
November 7 – Jenni Hermoso has opened up on the infamous ‘kissgate’ affair that led to the resignation of former Spanish football boss and UEFA vice-president Luis Rubiales.
Ratcliffe closing in on stake in Man Utd with $300m sweetener
November 7 – Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly to commit $300 million to investing in Manchester United infrastructure as part of a deal to secure a 25% stake.
RedBird rethinking multi-club ownership strategy with Toulouse future questioned
November 7 – RedBird Capital Partners, the American investment fund that owns 19-time Serie A champions AC Milan, are contemplating the sale of Toulouse FC.
Textor banned for 30 days for red-card rant after Botafogo loss
November 7 – Controversial American businessman John Textor, who owns a number of top-flight clubs, has been suspended for 30 days at one of them, Brazil’s Botafogo.
Phil Neville set to return to MLS management with Portland Timbers
November 7 – Former Valencia, England women and Inter Miami manager Phil Neville is set to be announced as the new Portland Timbers head coach as the ex-United star returns to MLS after an underwhelming spell in Florida.
England line up fellow world ranking high flyers for pre-Euro warm-ups
November 7 – England will play two friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March 2024 at Wembley as part of their preparation for their Euro 2024 campaign.
Indonesia ready for global football spotlight as U17 World Cup set for Friday kick-off
November 7 – Indonesia will host their first world championship finals tournament with the men’s U-17 World Cup 2023 kicking off this Friday.
Bulgaria shifts Euro 2024 qualifier to Plovdiv after warnings of violent fan protest in Sofia
November 7 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has surprisingly decided to move Bulgaria’s upcoming Euro 2024 qualifier against Hungary, to be played on November 16, from the national stadium Vassil Levski in Sofia, to Plovdiv.