International football wakes up to a day full of headlines ranging from the surreal at one event to the confirmation of major national teams for the upcoming World Cup. Keeping up with these five stories is crucial to understanding the current dynamics of the beautiful game.
🥚 Luis Rubiales, attacked with eggs by his own uncle
Le acaban de tirar tres huevos a Luis Rubiales en la presentación de su libro al grito de "sinvergüenza".
— Albert Ortega (@AlbertOrtegaES1) November 13, 2025
Le han tenido que parar para que Rubiales no le pegase. pic.twitter.com/zwHbu38DLL
The most unbelievable incident starred Luis Rubiales. The presentation of his book took an unexpected and almost theatrical turn when an individual—later identified as his own uncle—threw eggs at him in a protest act. This event, marked by total surrealism, adds a new and eccentric chapter to the already controversial figure of the former RFEF president.
🟥 Serious sanction threat for Cristiano Ronaldo and the World Cup
226 - In his 226th senior international appearance for Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo has been red carded for the very first time. Mist. pic.twitter.com/VCgibTPK08
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 13, 2025
On the sporting front, alarms went off in Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off last night after a premeditated assault in the match against Ireland. The straight red card seriously jeopardizes his participation in the opening matches of the World Cup, depending on the severity of the sanction imposed by disciplinary bodies.
🇫🇷 France secures World Cup spot; Norway close to qualification
France have qualified for the #FIFAWorldCup 🇫🇷#WeAre26pic.twitter.com/kn5FzpOSKI
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 13, 2025
The World Cup Qualifiers made the powerhouses of Europe clear. France showed no mercy against Ukraine and sealed their confirmed World Cup ticket with a thrashing that demonstrates their strength. Norway, meanwhile, moved closer to qualification after defeating Estonia, benefiting from the meager 0-2 that Italy barely managed against Moldova, leaving the door open for the Nordics.
💰 Real Madrid considers opening up 10% of its share capital
1/ ¿Cómo será el Real Madrid si se transforma en SAD?
— David Álvarez (@davidalvarez) November 13, 2025
Ni fundación ni modelo Bayern.
La última propuesta que maneja Florentino es vender a un inversor hasta el 10% y que el otro 90% quede en manos de los socios.
Con condiciones muy restrictivas. pic.twitter.com/TR667k4nZ8
Club football is making news in Spain with two major focuses. Real Madrid is reportedly shaping a new corporate structure that, according to leaks from El País, would allow an external investor to acquire a stake of between 5% and 10%, although control would remain in the hands of the club members.
🐐 Laporta confirms there will be a statue for Messi at Camp Nou
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the club are 'working on' a statue for Lionel Messi 🐐💫
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) November 13, 2025
What iconic Messi moment should they chose for the statue❓🤔 pic.twitter.com/gmiGQeRqjE
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona is working on an eternal tribute: president Joan Laporta has announced plans to place a statue of Messi at the new Camp Nou, pending final approval from the Argentine star's family.
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