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©  LFC
Transfers: a record €14.2bn invested worldwide in 2025, with Liverpool FC the most active

"In total, clubs around the world invested approximately €14.2bn (in transfer deals), 14% more than the previous record set in 2023," stated the CIES Football Observatory in its "Weekly Post" No. 511, on 03/09/2025. "With around €500m invested and €255m received (including add-ons and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 409897
• Published on 03/09/25 at 10:40
©  AJ Auxerre
Ligue 1 McDonald's: Macron extends as AJ Auxerre's equipment supplier until 2031-32

Macron has extended as the equipment supplier of AJ Auxerre (Ligue 1 McDonald's) for a further seven seasons, until 2031-32, announced the club on 02/09/2025. The Italian brand has been partnered with the French club since the 2017-18 season, under an agreement that was first renewed for the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, …
• Article # 409891
• Published on 03/09/25 at 10:00
©  D.R.
Rugby Europe: Florent Marty, CEO since January 2019, resigns; Jens Nielsen takes over as interim CEO

Florent Marty (FRA) is stepping down as CEO of Rugby Europe "effective today," announced the European rugby body that brings together 48 national federations on 02/09/2025. Jens Nielsen (DEN), regional oartnership manager for Europe at World Rugby, will act as interim CEO, while Rugby Europe…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Governance, Europe
• Article # 409876
• Published on 03/09/25 at 09:20
©  Saudi Tourism Authority
Saudi Arabia: "I came for football, I stayed for more" (Cristiano Ronaldo)

"Saudi, Welcome to Arabia", the consumer brand of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), has launched its latest campaign featuring Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr FC, Saudi Pro League). Launched in key European markets as well as India and China, "'I came for football, I stayed for more' brings to life a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Government, International authorities, …
• Article # 409864
• Published on 03/09/25 at 08:45
©  D.R.
Liverpool FC: Jenny Beacham (finance) & Jonathan Bamber (legal) appointed to the board of directors

Jenny Beacham and Jonathan Bamber, chief financial officer and chief legal and external affairs officer at Liverpool FC (Premier League) respectively, will join the board with effect from 01/09/2025, announced the club the same day. "Beacham is the first woman to join the club's board under Fenway…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 409843
• Published on 02/09/25 at 17:55
©  Dubai Basketball
Basketball: Audi (car manufacturer) sponsor of Dubai Basketball from its 1st EuroLeague season in 2025-26

German car manufacturer Audi, via the dealership Al Nabooda Automobiles, its exclusive distributor in Dubai (UAE), has become a strategic partner of Dubai Basketball (AdmiralBet ABA League) for three seasons (2025-2028), announced the club, which will take part in its first EuroLeague season on…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 409825
• Published on 02/09/25 at 16:25
©  Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC: Paul Barber, deputy chairman & CEO of the club, becomes a 1.5% shareholder

Paul Barber, deputy chairman and CEO of Brighton & Hove Albion FC (Premier League), has become the club's second largest shareholder by acquiring a 1.5% stake, announced the English club on 29/08/2025. "Paul has been exceptional in his role and we are thrilled that he has further strengthened…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Governance, …
• Article # 409822
• Published on 02/09/25 at 15:45
©  FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona: Midea (home appliances, CHN) sleeve sponsor for the 2026-2031 cycle (€12m per season)

Midea, a Chinese company specialised in the manufacture of home appliances and air conditioners, has become a main partner of FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA Sports) and will appear as the club's sleeve sponsor for five seasons starting in 2026-27 (i.e. for the 2026-2031 cycle), announced both parties on…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 409815
• Published on 02/09/25 at 15:15
©  FC Inter Milan
2025-26 Serie A Enilive: Matchday 2 attendance (31,112 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 2 of the 2025-26 Serie A Enilive season drew an average of 31,112 spectators per game from Friday 29 to Sunday 31/08/2025. The average stadium fill rate was 82.9%. FC Inter Milan - Udinese Calcio (1-2), one of the last two games of the matchday (kick-off at 20:45 CET), was the game…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 409804
• Published on 02/09/25 at 14:35
©  FIFA
Homeless World Cup 2025: Egypt's men's team & Uganda's women's team crowned champions

The Egyptian men's team, who beat the Portuguese men's team 4-3 in the final, and the Ugandan women's team, who beat the Mexican women's team 6-0 in the final, were crowned winners of the Homeless Football World Cup 2025 in Oslo, Norway, for the first time, announced FIFA on 31/08/2025. The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Game - pitch, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 409776
• Published on 02/09/25 at 13:10