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FC Bayern Munich: opening of first permanent academy in the United States, in California

FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) will open its first permanent academy in the United States, in San Diego, California, in September 2026, the club announced on 18 May 2026. The academy, which will be dedicated to U15 and U17 boys’ categories, "is a central component of the FC Bayern Pathway and…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, International development, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 441438
• Published on 19/05/26 at 13:00

FIFA/2026 World Cup: Betano (sports betting) tournament supporter for Europe and South America

Betano, a sports betting operator owned by Greek group Kaizen Gaming, has become an official supporter of the 2026 World Cup for Europe and South America, FIFA announced on 18 May 2026. This partnership marks the third collaboration between Betano and FIFA, after the operator became an official…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 441415
• Published on 19/05/26 at 12:00

FC Metz: departure of Hélène Schrub, managing director since April 2016

Hélène Schrub, managing director of FC Metz (relegated to Ligue 2 BKT at the end of the 2025-26 season), has decided to leave her position, the club announced on 18 May 2026. She had been appointed in April 2016, becoming the first woman to hold this role at a French professional football…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Governance, France
• Article # 441406
• Published on 19/05/26 at 11:00

Accor: partnership with PSG renewed until 2029-30 and celebrated through a brand campaign

Accor, via its lifestyle programme ALL (Accor Live Limitless), has extended as "premium hotel partner" of Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) for four additional seasons (2026-2030), the French hotel group announced on 18 May 2026. As part of the renewal, Accor launched "an advertising…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 441350
• Published on 19/05/26 at 10:00

2025-26 Serie A Enilive: Matchday 37 attendance (29,623 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 37 of the 2025-26 Serie A Enilive season drew an average of 26,895 spectators per game, on Sunday 17 May 2026. The average stadium fill rate was 88%. FC Inter Milan - Hellas Verona FC (1-1) (kick-off at 15:00 CET) posted the highest attendance, with 75,228 spectators and a 99.3% fill…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 441360
• Published on 19/05/26 at 09:00

Women’s football/France: global agreement reached for a collective agreement effective from 01 July 2026

The Union Nationale des Footballeurs Professionnels (UNFP) and Foot Unis announced that a "global agreement" had been reached for the signing of a collective agreement dedicated to women’s football, effective from 01 July 2026, the players’ union and the organisation representing professional…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities, Professional leagues, Social partners, …
• Article # 441353
• Published on 18/05/26 at 18:00

FIFA/2026 World Cup: Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline Final Halftime Show

American singer Madonna, Colombian artist Shakira and South Korean group BTS will perform during the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium, near New York, USA) on 19 July, FIFA announced on 14 May 2026. The show, the first ever to be staged…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Associations, International authorities, …
• Article # 441344
• Published on 18/05/26 at 17:00

2025-26 LALIGA EA Sports: 620,000 viewers for FC Barcelona - Real Betis Balompié on Movistar LALIGA

FC Barcelona - Real Betis Balompié (3-1), on Matchday 37 of the 2025-26 LALIGA EA Sports season, drew an average of 620,000 viewers on the pay-TV channel Movistar LALIGA (Telefonica Group) in Spain on Sunday 17 May 2026 (kick-off at 21:15 CET), according to data from the audience measurement…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Spain
• Article # 441304
• Published on 18/05/26 at 16:00

2026 World Cup: "A very constructive meeting with the Iran Football Federation" (M. Grafström, FIFA)

"We’ve had an excellent meeting — a constructive meeting together with the Iran Football Federation. I think we’re working closely together and looking very much forward to welcoming IR Iran to the FIFA World Cup 2026," Mattias Grafström, general secretary of FIFA, said on 16 May 2026. The…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 441280
• Published on 18/05/26 at 15:00

2025-26 Ligue 1 McDonald's: Matchday 34 attendance (33,109 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 34 of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 McDonald's season drew an average of 33,109 spectators per game, on Sunday 17 May (21:00 CET). The average stadium fill rate was 92.4%. This represents the highest average fill rate of the season for the French top flight. It was nevertheless calculated across…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 441276
• Published on 18/05/26 at 14:00