EXCLUSIVE: English football’s bodies have agreed to no longer hold a minute’s silence for global disasters or events with no connection to the sport https://t.co/rp6lxJHUlK— Martyn Ziegler (@martynziegler) November 6, 2025 The picture used is from the aftermath of the Paris attacks. I suspect they would have been a diplomatic incident had the FA refused to hold a tribute at the England v France match,
I actually don't think that's a completely ridiculous claim, for once. If the FFF had requested a minute's silence and the FA had refused, it would have been a big story.
A side point, though. The article does specify "events with no connection to the sport". In that particular case, it might have been possible to argue that the event did have a connection to the sport, as we were playing against the country where the event had just happened.
Or more directly the Stade de France was a target and a chauffeur who had dropped some fans off died outside when a bomb went off.
N’Golo Kante has been included in France’s squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan, his first call-up in a year.Kante, who plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, last appeared for France in a 0-0 Nations League draw against Israel in November… pic.twitter.com/BlXiiJ50Y8— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) November 6, 2025
It's so funny how hammered Southgate used to get for ostensibly being overly loyal to players (despite constantly bringing through youth) while Deschamps gets virtually no criticism* despite taking that to a whole new level. It doesn't even bother me (as long as the players are good) because it's partly how you build a squad, but any England manager would get hammered for doing what he does. There are tonnes of top young French players more deserving than Kolo Munai, Nkunku, Kante etc. You see really minimal change in Deschamps' squads from camp to camp. *it could be somewhat of an issue amongst actual French people for all I know, but so many non-English media members and fans used to hammer Southgate for it in a way they don't do with Deschamps.
Yeah sure I get that it might ruffle a few feathers but would it really cause a diplomatic incident? I just thought it sounded a tad hyperbole but hey I could be wrong.
https://www.theguardian.com/busines...in-talks-to-buy-itvs-broadcasting-arm-for-2bn If this go through non tournament England matches are going back behind the paywall for sure. Which considering how unpopular non tournament international football is becoming at the moment is not a great idea. And for how long will tournament matches remain FTA. Always a chance Ofcom folds when a broadcaster tries to challenge that
Kanté is probably an outlier in that list, they seem to always play much better with him no matter where he plays his club football.
Historically for sure. I haven't seen Kante play in a long-time but given he's 34 and relies heavily on his his physical gifts there's going to come a point where he's no longer anywhere near as effective. I'd expect that to be now but maybe not.
Lol there were many rumours of Arion Ibrahimovic switching to Kosovo and now he's suddenly been upped to the German u21s from the Elite League Squad. Was once regarded as the best 05-born player in Germany but hasn't really kicked on from that early hype so far and I'm not sure he's really deserving of the call-up although he's a regular starter in the Bundesliga now. Diant Ramaj who's too old for u21 football now apparently also declined their call, as habe Nelson Weiper and Brajan Gruda for Albania. Lennart Karl has also received his first call-up after Bayern declined his participation in the u17 WC. Said El-Mala is the first player from the much-touted 06 generation to receive a senior call-up. Funnily enough, he wasn't part of either their u17 Euros or WC winning campaign. Ouedraogo and Jeltsch from that group have gone on to become regular Bundesliga starters and also standout performers for their respective clubs and are part of the u21 selection. EDIT: If I'm not mistaken Karl might be eligible for Albania too but there's no realistic chance of that ever happening.
I miss the old days of watching Premier League football when I would be gutted if I missed any games. Nowadays, I can put the football on, go and do a load of household chores, come back 25 minutes later and feel like I’ve not missed anything remotely interesting. Oh well, rugby starts in 10 mins……and then there’s a goal
Irish Football supports motion to ban Israel. Could cause some issuses for Euro 2028 because going by the reaction to recent events if UEFA did ban Israel a lot of British politcians will call for the FA to withdraw from UEFA. (Egged on by the USA)
American political threats to Sanction Ireland for their support of banning Israel from UEFA. https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/so...to-suspend-israel-from-all-uefa-competitions/
FIFA has agreed to create a Professional Players Consultation Forum to discuss player welfare and workload. It follows a meeting between world football's governing body and 30 players' unions in Morocco ahead of the Under-17 Women's World Cup.FIFA are proposing:- At least 72… pic.twitter.com/UWhwJe13cx— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) November 9, 2025 At least 72 Hours means Sunday matches following a Thursday night in Europe will have to be 8pm or a lot of Monday matches. Could be major tensions with the players unions vs authorities and fans coming up.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Julián Álvarez, Giuliano Simeone, and Nahuel Molina are out of the Argentine National Team's tour for not having the vaccines required to enter Angola.— @gastonedul pic.twitter.com/01F6SxUxUJ— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) November 10, 2025
🚨🗣️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Julian Nagelsmann on Ter Stegen and the goalkeeping situation for Germany:"I spoke with Marc last week. He’s doing well, and that’s the most important thing right now. The winter market isn’t easy, but he needs to play. It doesn’t have to be a top club — what… pic.twitter.com/hBlq3Ol1H8— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) November 10, 2025 The German goalkeeping situation is one to watch.
He’d have little control over a UEFA competition. Anyway he’s too busy sucking up to Trump to have time to deal with this.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...ba-athletes-uefa-ban-israel-football-ceferin/ I think if UEFA did ban Israel the big debate in the media and politics would become that the FA should then withdraw from UEFA. Which is obviously very extreme.