From Popes to paupers; world pays tribute to genius of Diego Maradona
By Andrew Warshaw
November 26 – From the Pope to FIFA to current and ex-managers and players, and three days of national mourning in his native Argentina.
CAF boss Ahmad to appeal FIFA ban at CAS, saying Africa is under attack
By Andrew Warshaw
November 26 – Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad Ahmad is to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against his five-year FIFA ban but his chances of clearing his name don’t look great.
AFC dials up new commercial era with China Mobile Migu deal
By Paul Nicholson
November 26 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a groundbreaking broadcast and sponsorship partnership with China Mobile Migu, one of the world’s largest companies.
West Brom’s Lai is latest Chinese owner looking to exit European club game
November 26 – The trend of Chinese investors exiting European club ownership looks set to continue if West Bromwich Albion owner Guochuan Lai (pictured) can complete a reported £150 million deal with a US consortium.
UEFA relegates Ukraine as Swiss keep Nations League spot without winning a match
November 26 – Once again, the impact of coronavirus rather than anything on the field has dashed a country’s Nations League hopes.
World’s highest paid union boss to step down after 40 years at PFA
November 26 – Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, which represents players in England and Wales, is to stand down at the end of this season.
The Hand of God: Maradona dies, aged 60
By Andrew Warshaw
November 25 – The football world is in shock after it was announced that Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 60 after a cardiac arrest.
Juventus trades up with multi-season Capex.com deal
November 26 – Online trading platform CAPEX.com has become the Official Online Trading Partner of Juventus.
Salman confident AFC will deliver key World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in 2021
November 25 – Asian Football Confederation president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has delivered a strong message that the AFC is on track to deliver crucial qualifying competitions in 2021.
FIFA confirms Arab Cup as Qatar 2022 warm-up event
November 25 – FIFA has confirmed that the Arab Cup tournament, announced in June, will act as the official warm-up for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Arab Cup will be played in December next year, featuring 22 nations from Africa and Asia.
Conmebol chases Globo for $120m of unpaid TV rights fees
November 25 – Conmebol is suing Brazilian broadcaster Globo for $120 million over a Copa Libertadores TV rights dispute.
Liverpool and Olympique Lyonnais stars dominate FIFA’s Best award nominations
November 25 – FIFA has revealed the candidates shortlisted for seven of the individual trophies that will be presented at its Best Football Awards ceremony on December 17. Two expert panels – one for men and one for women’s football, have selected the candidates for each category.
Flamengo and Santos show away form as Copa Libertadores starts knock out phase
November 25 – South American champions Flamengo secured a valuable 1-1 draw on the road against Argentina’s Racing Club in the last 16 of the Copa Libertadores on a good first night for Brazilian clubs in the competition’s knockout phase.
FIFA, WHO, EC and European Parliament Sports Group renew #SafeHome campaign
November 25 – On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, FIFA has joined forces with the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Commission and the European Parliament Sports Group to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Laporta indicates he is ready to take lead at Barcelona again
November 25 – Joan Laporta, who led Barcelona between 2003 and 2010, is set to announce that he will run for a second term as club president in succession to the much-maligned Josep Maria Bartomeu, who resigned last month under pressure from players, supporters and fellow board members.