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Weekly News Extra (11 to 15 May 2026)

• Giancarlo Abete, president of the Italian National Amateur League, and Giovanni Malagò, president of CONI and the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 (the organising committee for the most recent Winter Olympics), have each officially submitted their candidacy for the election to appoint Gabriele…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, …
• Article # 441162
• Published on 15/05/26 at 18:05
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: FIFA finalises and aligns sports betting monitoring plan

"Operational readiness, coordination and risk mitigation" were among the topics on the agenda at the FIFA Integrity Task Force meeting held in Miami (Florida, USA) on 07 May 2026 to "put the finishing touches to and stress-test the integrity framework for the 2026 World Cup." Participants (see…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Game - pitch, Judicial, …
• Article # 441055
• Published on 15/05/26 at 17:00
©  TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Bundesliga: SNP (data) acquires naming rights for TSG Hoffenheim stadium until 2027-28 (two seasons)

Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE (SNP), a German digital transformation specialist, has entered into a partnership with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga) and acquired the naming rights for the club’s stadium, which will be renamed as SNP Arena for two seasons (2026-2028), the two parties announced…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 441156
• Published on 15/05/26 at 16:00
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: public transport fares reduced for New York New Jersey Stadium trips

Public transport fares (trains and buses) to travel to matches at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) during the 2026 World Cup have been reduced following backlash from supporters. A return train journey between New York and the stadium, which will notably host the final, has…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Local authorities, International authorities, Ticketing, …
• Article # 441100
• Published on 15/05/26 at 15:00
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: PIF (Saudi sovereign wealth fund) official tournament supporter in North America and Asia

The Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, has entered into a new partnership with FIFA by becoming an "official tournament supporter" of the 2026 World Cup in North America and Asia, the international body announced on 14 May 2026. PIF was already an official partner…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, Investment funds, International authorities, …
• Article # 441150
• Published on 15/05/26 at 14:30
©  Chelsea FC
Premier League: Roc Nation strategic partner of Chelsea FC to support growth in the United States

Roc Nation Sports International, the sports division of American rapper Jay-Z’s company, has become a strategic partner of Chelsea FC (Premier League) to "accelerate growth and deepen fan engagement across the United States and beyond," the London club announced on 14 May 2026. The partnership…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 441148
• Published on 15/05/26 at 14:00
©  Venezia FC
Venezia FC: Nicola Boscaro (ex-AC Milan, DAZN & Euroleague) appointed chief revenue officer

Nicola Boscaro has been appointed chief revenue officer of Venezia FC (promoted to Serie A Enilive for the 2026-27 season), the club announced on 14 May 2026. The executive, who notably served as sponsorship sales director at AC Milan and was in charge of DAZN’s media rights in Southern Europe…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Italy
• Article # 441099
• Published on 15/05/26 at 13:00
©  D.R.
Sponsorship: after LALIGA, Polymarket (prediction) also partners with Serie A in the United States

Lega Serie A has become the second European sports league to partner with Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform that allows users to bet on future events, on 14 May 2026. This multi-year agreement covers the United States. The Italian league, which opened an office in New York in…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Professional leagues, Sponsors - Partners, International development, …
• Article # 441111
• Published on 15/05/26 at 12:00
©  OM
Ligue 1: Öko (filter bottles) extends as official partner of Olympique de Marseille until 2026-27

Öko Europe, a French manufacturer of filter bottles, has extended as official partner of Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1 McDonald's) for a further season (2026-27), the club announced on 14 May 2026. Öko joined the third tier of the club’s sponsorship hierarchy on 20 December 2024 through an…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 441095
• Published on 15/05/26 at 11:00
©  Real Madrid CF
2025-26 LALIGA EA Sports: Matchday 36 attendance (28,365 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 36 of the 2025-26 LALIGA EA Sports season drew an average of 28,365 spectators per game, from Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 May 2026. The average stadium fill rate was 77.3%. Real Madrid CF - Real Oviedo (2-0), the last game of the matchday (kick-off at 21:30 CET), posted the highest…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 441105
• Published on 15/05/26 at 10:00