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AFCON 2027: SuperSport (Canal+) acquires the TV rights in English and Portuguese for sub-Saharan Africa

The Canal+ Group has acquired, for its subsidiary SuperSport (MultiChoice), the broadcasting rights in English, Portuguese and local languages for the TotalEnergies AFCON 2027 in sub-Saharan Africa, it announced on 29 September 2026. The agreement also includes the broadcast of the remaining…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 455433
• Published on 30/09/26 at 18:00

European Football Clubs: governance reform with a board expanded to 33 members

European Football Clubs (EFC) member clubs unanimously approved the reform of the association’s governance at the annual general assembly held in Copenhagen (Denmark) on 29 September 2026. From the start of the 2027-2031 cycle, the EFC board will be restructured into a 33-member board, with all…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 455367
• Published on 30/09/26 at 17:00

Olympique de Marseille: partnership with Chiliz (Socios.com) to launch official fan token

Chiliz Group, a Maltese company specialised in cryptocurrencies and owner of the blockchain-based platform Socios.com, has become an official partner of Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1 McDonald's) from the 2026-27 season, the club announced on 29 September 2026. As part of the agreement, the…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 455404
• Published on 30/09/26 at 16:00

Belgium: Vincent Mannaert appointed CEO of the RBFA, succeeding Peter Willems

The Royal Belgian Football Association announced the appointment of Vincent Mannaert as CEO on 29 September 2026. "Until now, Vincent Mannaert has served as sports director (since 1 December 2024) and will now take on the overall leadership of the organisation for a four-year term. His ambition…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Employment - training, Governance, …
• Article # 455383
• Published on 30/09/26 at 15:00

Premier League: Manchester City found guilty of financial breaches, sanction not yet known

"An independent Commission has found Manchester City FC [Premier League] guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period (2009-10 to 2017-18), and the majority of charges in relation to its failure to co-operate with the League’s…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 455390
• Published on 30/09/26 at 14:00

2026-27 Nations League: 5.16 million viewers for Spain - Turkey on RTVE

Spain - Turkey (4-1), on Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 Nations League (League A, Group 3), drew an average of 5.16 million viewers on the public-TV channel La 1 (RTVE) on Tuesday 29 September 2026 (kick-off at 20:45 CET), according to data from the audience measurement institute Kantar. This figure…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Federations, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 455371
• Published on 30/09/26 at 13:00

Artificial intelligence: IOC introduces framework for "trustworthy AI"

• Prioritise safe and secure AI for sport; • Protect personal data with respect and care; • Deliver robust and reliable AI for sport; • Make sure the use of AI is clear and transparent; • Govern AI with accountability and responsibility; • Ensure AI is fair and equitable for all; • Support…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Legal, Olympics
• Article # 455150
• Published on 30/09/26 at 12:00

Infront: Ronald den Hollander promoted to CEO of production company Host Broadcast Services

Ronald den Hollander has been promoted to CEO of production company Host Broadcast Services (HBS), effective 1 October 2026, Infront, the owner of HBS, announced on 25 September 2026. Ronald den Hollander, who has been with the company for more than 20 years and currently serves as HBS’s…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Rights Acquisitions
• Article # 455144
• Published on 30/09/26 at 11:00

FIFA / Gianni Infantino: "I think it is time to say enough" (Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA)

"My friends, I think it is time to say enough. Rules bent when inconvenient... Those meant to have a say simply cut out... And football’s future treated as just another bargaining chip... No office, no title and no amount of power gives anyone the right to sell the future of football," Aleksander…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, International development, …
• Article # 455334
• Published on 30/09/26 at 10:10

European Football Clubs: "Now is the time to create World Football Clubs" (Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, chairman)

"EFC has become a global network and platform for clubs to connect to anyone. We create benefits for clubs inside and outside of Europe. That is why now is the time to create World Football Clubs. Because every club around the world deserves to be represented; to have a voice, and a better chance…