Barca’s money men fumble again, losing €500k appeal against CFCB fine
November 3 – When it comes to financial management, Barcelona rarely seem to catch a break.
Boca Juniors look to break Brazilian grip on Copa Libertadores in the Maracana
By Samindra Kunti in Rio de Janeiro
November 3 – South America’s continental club season will culminate with hosts and favourites Fluminense taking on Boca Juniors in the final of the Copa Libertadores. The Argentinians will seek to become the first non-Brazilian winner in five years.
FIFA’s ‘Best’ not good enough? Ballon d’Or awards to be joint-organised by UEFA
November 3 – Football’s most prestigious awards ceremony, the Ballon d’Or, will be co-organised by UEFA from next year in what smacks of undermining FIFA’s own much-criticised annual prizegiving ‘Best’ awards.
Botafogo owner John Textor explodes with anger over dramatic loss to Palmeiras
November 3 – The Brazilian Confederation of Football (CBF) will reportedly threatening legal action against Botafogo owner John Textor who accused the governing body of corruption in a touchline rant following his club’s dramatic 4-3 defeat to Palmeiras.
AFC Women’s Club Championship set for final kick off as precursor to new Champions League
November 3 – The AFC Women’s Club Championship will see eight teams across two centralised venues begin play on Monday.
US-based Binnie family takes first club ownership steps with Denmark’s AC Horsens
November 3 – The US-based Binnie family, through their Carlisle Capital investment vehicle, have taken an initial 55% stake in Danish second tier side AC Horsens for DKK27 million (£3.1 million).
Rangers warm-up for holiday season with a dram or two with Douglas Laing
November 3 – Rangers have renewed their partnership with Douglas Laing that will see the Scotch Whiskey distiller, blender and bottler remain the 55-time Scottish champions’ official Spirits partner until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Negotiations underway to free Luis Díaz father kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas
November 3 – Colombia’s government says that the guerrilla group National Liberation Army was responsible for holding the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz.
Neymar injury rules him out for another six months
November 3 – Brazilian star Neymar is set to be out of the game for six months following surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage suffered during a national team match last month.
Barca starlet Lamal tops Martinelli and Saka in player ranking
November 3 – FC Barcelona youngster Yamine Lamal has been ranked as the best dribbler in the Big 5 European leagues in the under-23 category, according to new data from the CIES Football Observatory.
UEFA and ERC get to the heart of the matter
November 3 – Following the partnership between UEFA and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) announced earlier this year, both parties combined to launch the ‘Get trained, save lives’ CPR campaign at the ERC’s annual congress in Barcelona.
North Macedonian FA boosts medical support for clubs
November 3 – The North Macedonian FA (FFM) have boosted their medical support to teams with the provision of defibrillators to all 16 clubs in Macedonia’s second division. Last year, similar donations were made to clubs in the Macedonian first division.
Barrancas residents march for kidnap release of father of Liverpool’s Luis Díaz
November 2 – Residents of the Colombian town of Barrancas have held a candle-lit march to demand the release of the father of Liverpool forward Luis Díaz.
Bournemouth owner Bill Foley opens talks for a piece of Hibs as he builds club ownerships
November 2 – US sports investor Bill Foley, majority owner of Premier League Bournemouth, has reportedly held provisional takeover talks with Scottish Premier League club Hibernian.
Gold family in market for buyer of stake in West Ham
November 2 – The Gold family is seeking potential buyers for an undisclosed portion of their 25.1% stake in West Ham United. Vanessa Gold, now the club’s joint-chair following her father David’s death earlier this year, has appointed Rothschild & Co to explore the potential share sale.