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Edition ofSaturday 14 November 2026

The news of the day, in full

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The past seven days, edition by edition, the most important story of each day first.

Friday 13 November

2026–27 Segunda División

In association football, the Royal Spanish Football Federation suspends FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono for 12 matches following a collision with CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel during a November 2 match, which resulted in de Miguel's death.

Jesús Owono — Photo: Happiraphael / CC BY-SA 4.0

11.28 EET

Thursday 12 November

International sporting sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Finland announces visa restrictions preventing Russian athletes, including neutral competitors, from entering for sporting events beginning November 16. Norway also announces similar restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes and their support staff.

06.20 EET

Wednesday 11 November

2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup

The United States men's national under-17 soccer team withdraws from the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, citing safety concerns related to the Houthi–Saudi conflict.

06.33 EET

Monday 9 November

Sport

In college football, the College Football Playoff announces it will expand from 12 to 24 teams starting in the 2027 season.

22.09 EET

Sunday 8 November

2026 Formula One World Championship

In Formula racing, Mercedes-Benz wins its ninth World Constructors' Championship after drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth, respectively, at the São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.

George Russell — Photo: Raph_PH / CC BY 2.0

16.14 EET

2026 Major League Soccer season

In association football, Inter Miami player Lionel Messi is awarded the 2026 Golden Boot Award after scoring 26 goals in one season, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in consecutive years.

08.29 EET

2026 NASCAR Cup Series

In stock car racing, Hendrick Motorsports' driver Kyle Larson wins his third career NASCAR Cup Series championship, becoming the first driver to win two consecutive championships since 2010.

00.15 EET

2026 PGA Tour

In golf, Blades Brown wins the 2026 World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico, at 19 years and five months, becoming the youngest PGA Tour winner since 1931 and the fourth-youngest in its history.

23.14 EET

Saturday 7 November

Sport

In sailing, Frenchman Tom Laperche wins the 2026 Route du Rhum in a record six days, 13 hours, 27 minutes and 40 seconds, beating Charles Caudrelier's 2022 time by six hours and 19 minutes.

Charles Caudrelier — Photo: Pymouss / CC BY-SA 3.0

11.41 EET