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©  FIFA

2026 World Cup: Iran's participation "highly unlikely" given the geopolitical situation

"With this attack from the United States, it is highly unlikely that we can consider participating in the 2026 World Cup (co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico) at ease, but it is up to sports officials to decide," said Mehdi Taj, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 432505
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©  Paris SG

Paris Saint-Germain: two events organised with the San Antonio NBA franchise during "Spurs Week Paris"

Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) has joined forces with the San Antonio Spurs (NBA) through two joint operations organised on 26/02 during "Spurs Week Paris," announced the club on 27/02/2026. Managing teams from both clubs first participated in an executive learning session focused on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 432497
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©  FIGC

Euro 2032/stadiums: "We are aware that we are lagging behind, but we remain hopeful" (G. Gravina, FIGC)

"I would like to thank UEFA for its availability and our fruitful discussions. We are aware that Italy is lagging behind the rest of Europe in terms of sports facilities, but the interest and investments that have followed since we were entrusted with the organisation of Euro 2032 (together with…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 432482
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©  D.R.

Italy/Lega Serie A: first compensation payments (€1,000) received from pirate users

"The Lega Serie A has received, following the first batch of compensation claims sent to individuals identified by the Guardia di Finanza (Italian tax authorities) as part of criminal proceedings No. 7719/2022 at the Court of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), the first compensation payments from pirate…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Professional leagues, Media, …
• Article # 432447
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©  OM

2025-26 Ligue 1 McDonald's: Matchday 24 attendance (26,817 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 24 of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 McDonald's season drew an average of 26,817 spectators per game, from Friday 27/02 to Sunday 01/03/2026. The average stadium fill rate was 84.4%. Olympique de Marseille - Olympique Lyonnais (2-3), closing game of the matchday (kick-off at 20:45 CET), was the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 432436
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©  IFAB

IFAB: new measures introduced to improve match flow and and reduce time-wasting

"The IFAB has approved a set of measures designed to enhance match tempo and reduce time-wasting across the game," announced the International Football Association Board following its 140th annual general meeting, held in Hensol (Wales) on 28/02/2026 and chaired by Mike Jones, president of The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 432423
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©  UEFA

UEFA: call for tenders launched for men's club competitions in 19 territories for the 2027-2031 cycle

UC3 and Relevent Football Partners have launched several call for tenders for the broadcasting rights to UEFA men's club competitions (Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, UEFA Super Cup, Youth League) in 19 territories for the 2027-2031 cycle (four seasons), on 02/03/2026. The…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Authorities, International authorities, …
• Article # 432411
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©  Formula One / X

Formula 1: Netflix signs deal with Apple to broadcast the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix in the US

Netflix has entered into a partnership with the American group Apple to broadcast the 2026 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix (scheduled on 24/05) on its streaming platform in the US, announced the American company on 26/02/2026. As part of this agreement, in return, Apple has secured the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Rights Acquisitions, Digital
• Article # 432381
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©  BVB

2025-26 Bundesliga: Matchday 24 attendance (48,445 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 24 of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season drew an average of 48,445 spectators per game, from Friday 27/02 to Sunday 01/03/2026. The average stadium fill rate was 97.9% Borussia Dortmund - FC Bayern Munich (2-3), on Saturday 28/02 (kick-off at 18:30 CET), was the match that posted the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 432369
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©  D.R.

OM: Alban Juster promoted to interim president of the management board, Pablo Longoria set to depart

Alban Juster, general manager finance & compliance officer at Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1 McDonald's), has been promoted to president of the management board pending the appointment of Pablo Longoria's replacement, announced the club on 28/02/2026. The Spaniard, who had been in the role since…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 432370
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