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OGC Nice: Maurice Cohen returns as president after first spell in charge from 2002 to 2009

Maurice Cohen has been appointed president of OGC Nice (Ligue 1 McDonald's), the club announced on 17 June 2026. Having previously led the club between 2002 and 2009, he returned to OGC Nice in a management role as executive vice-president in December 2025, following the departure of Fabrice…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Investment funds, Governance, …
• Article # 445037
• Published on 18/06/26 at 11:00

Formula 1: Fever tasked with developing F1’s new ticketing platform for the 2027 season

Fever, a leisure and entertainment events listing platform, has become an official supplier of Formula One Group as part of a five-season agreement (2027-2031), the body announced on 16 June 2026. Under this partnership, Fever will notably be responsible for developing Formula 1’s new ticketing…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, Ticketing, …
• Article # 445025
• Published on 18/06/26 at 10:00

FC Barcelona: AI-created olfactory identity launched with local start-up Scircle

FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA Sports) unveiled "its first AI-created olfactory brand identity," developed in collaboration with Barcelona-based start-up Scircle, the club announced on 16 June 2026. The innovation "aims to translate the club’s history and emotions into an evolving and customisable…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Spain
• Article # 445024
• Published on 18/06/26 at 09:00

UEFA: suspended ban from European competitions for 3 seasons and €10m in fines for Olympique de Marseille

A suspended ban from UEFA club competitions for the next three seasons (2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29), a €6m fine and restrictions on the registration of new players in the Europa League for the 2026-27 season were imposed on Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1 McDonald's) by the First Chamber of the…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 445088
• Published on 17/06/26 at 19:47

Premier League: Elevate appointed "official hospitality partner" of Manchester United FC from 2026-27

The US-based agency Elevate has been appointed as the firs-ever "official hospitality partner" of Manchester United FC (Premier League) from the 2026-27 season onwards, the club announced on 16 June 2026. This collaboration "expands United's official hospitality offering, giving fans more…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Ticketing, …
• Article # 445009
• Published on 17/06/26 at 18:00

FIFA: 8 mini-pitch facilities to be built in Mexico in 2026 with the Inter-American Development Bank

FIFA, with the support of the Inter-American Development Bank, will deliver eight FIFA Arena mini-pitch facilities "across urban and rural communities throughout Mexico" by the end of 2026, the body announced on 16 June 2026. This initiative is deployed in collaboration with the Mexican Football…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility, …
• Article # 445008
• Published on 17/06/26 at 17:00

Spain: LALIGA and Google expand their collaboration aimed at protecting intellectual property rights

LALIGA and Google are strengthening their collaboration, which began in the 2025-26 season, "aimed at protecting intellectual property rights and fostering a safe, reliable, and transparent digital ecosystem," the body announced on 17 June 2026. The two partners are notably working together to…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 445002
• Published on 17/06/26 at 16:00

Serie A Enilive: an average of 30,156 spectators/game (-1%) & average fill rate of 82.5% in 2025-26

The 20 Serie A Enilive clubs recorded an average attendance of 30,156 spectators per match during the 2025-26 season, down 1% on 2024-25 (30,463 spectators). This put Serie A fourth among the European Top 5 leagues in terms of average attendance, behind LALIGA EA Sports (3^rd, average attendance…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 444965
• Published on 17/06/26 at 15:00

Le Mans FC: Thierry Gomez steps down after 10 years as president; Pedro Oliveira (OutField) succeeds him

Thierry Gomez has stepped down from his position as president of Le Mans FC after 10 years at the head of the club, the latter announced on 16 June 2026. He was succeeded by Pedro Oliveira, co-founder of Brazilian investment fund OutField, which became a minority shareholder in the club in the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Investment funds, Governance, …
• Article # 444917
• Published on 17/06/26 at 14:00

2026 World Cup: the Estadio Banorte or “Estadio Azteca” in Mexico City (Mexico)

Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with a capacity of 80,824 for the 2026 World Cup, hosted the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South Africa (2-0) on 11 June. Two additional group-stage matches, as well as a Round of 16 fixture and a quarter-final, will also be played at the venue (see…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Marketing - Communication, Stadiums, …
• Article # 444946
• Published on 17/06/26 at 13:00