November 15 – UEFA and the German FA (DFB) have jointly signed the Human Rights Declaration for Euro 2024 stating that the two organisations will uphold and protect human rights during the event, and “create a framework for the implementation of related processes”. The presentation took place at the Sport and Human Rights conference hosted by the German Federal Ministry of the …

November 15 – The Euro 2024 qualifier between Bulgaria and Hungary has been relocated back to Sofia having been moved to Plovdiv over fears of fan protests in the capital. However, when Plovdiv said they were unable to host as they couldn’t get their stadium, currently under renovation, ready in time, the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) were forced to return …

November 15 – UEFA is to investigate allegations of racial abuse towards Aberdeen’s Senegalese striker Pape Habib Gueye by PAOK Salonika fans in their recent Europa Conference League game. Aberdeen said the incident took place in the second half of the 2-2 draw and immediately told the UEFA venue director before officially reporting the matter with the match delegate at full-time. Gueye …

Although things have settled down now, the period around the end of the summer transfer window was a tumultuous time for Leeds United. The all whites had to shift a number of players off their wage bill because of relegation to the Championship, whilst still trying to remain competitive in a division that’s one of the most notorious to get …

November 15 – Former Brazil and Barcelona defender Dani Alves is to stand trial in Spain for alleged sexual assault. Alves (pictured), 40, has been in prison without bail since January after being arrested over an allegation he assaulted a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December last year. He denied the claims and says he had consensual sex with …

Juventus is set to face Inter Milan immediately after the international break, marking a challenging return to action following a two-week hiatus. While already actively involved in the title race, the clash with Inter Milan is poised to distinguish genuine contenders from mere pretenders. Currently occupying the second spot in the league standings, Juventus has an opportunity to overtake Inter …

November 15 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hailed the inaugural African Football League as a huge success even though it was watered down from its original 24 teams to just eight. Infantino attended Sunday’s second leg of the final in Pretoria to see Mamelodi Sundowns – the club owned by CAF president Patrice Motsepe – lift the trophy after …

After struggling to get his career take off at Barcelona, Sergino Dest is doing very well on loan at PSV Eindhoven. The 23-year-old right-back joined Barça from PSV’s rivals, AFC Ajax, back in 2020, but never got going in Catalonia. Dest spent the last season away on loan at AC Milan, but failed to make much of an impression, but …

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has made it clear he’d like to see two big names from Bayern Munich joining the Gunners to add more experience and winning mentality to the squad. Mikel Arteta’s side has a good blend of youth and experience at the moment, with young talents like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba whose best years are …

Barcelona host one of the best base of youth players in their team, with the likes of Pedri, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, and Alejandro Balde all under 21. Two of these — Pedri and Gavi — have already won the Golden Boy award, in successive years, and are already among the best midfielders in the world. However, Barcelona are …