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Spain: "A football World Cup is not just about football" (Alejandro Blanco, Spanish Olympic Committee)

"As part of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the Spanish government has decided to lead the organisation of the event in Spain, as this is a national project. A FIFA World Cup is not just about football. There are many aspects surrounding it that a host country must manage, and the 2030 edition, which…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Government, International authorities, Governance, …
• Article # 434372
• Published on 18/03/26 at 11:00

AFCON 2025: Morocco declared winner by forfeit by CAF, an "unfair decision" according to Senegal

"The CAF appeal board decided that in application of Article 84 of the regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal national team is declared to have forfeited the final match of the TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025, with the result of the match being recorded as 3-0 in favour…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 434488
• Published on 18/03/26 at 10:35

2025-26 Premier League: Matchday 30 attendance (43,471 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 30 of the 2025-26 Premier League season drew an average of 43,471 spectators per game, from Saturday 14 to Monday 16/03/2026. The average stadium fill rate was 98%. Manchester United FC - Aston Villa FC (3-1), on Sunday 15/03 (kick-off at 15:00 CET), was the match that posted the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 434383
• Published on 18/03/26 at 10:00

UEFA: Schwarz Group (GER) first strategic partner; subsidiary Lidl sponsor of Euro 2028

Schwarz Group (GER) has become UEFA’s first “strategic partner” through its subsidiaries Lidl (retail) and PreZero (waste management) "to advance grassroots football, promote healthy lifestyles and deliver circular economy solutions in European football" as part of a “long-term” agreement…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 434453
• Published on 18/03/26 at 09:00

NBA: Sprite (Coca-Cola) replaces Starry (PepsiCo) as official global soft drink partner

Sprite, a lemon-lime soft drink brand of The Coca-Cola Company, has become the official global soft drink partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), marking its return under a multiyear global partnership, announced the NBA and The Coca-Cola Company on 17/03/2026. The agreement comes…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 434418
• Published on 17/03/26 at 18:00

FIFA/2026 World Cup: YouTube named preferred platform, broadcasters allowed to stream matches

FIFA has entered into a partnership with YouTube (Google/Alphabet), which has become its "preferred platform" for the 2026 World Cup, announced the international body on 17/03/2026. As part of this "innovative" partnership, the partner broadcasters will be able to stream the first 10 minutes of…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, International authorities, Media, …
• Article # 434448
• Published on 17/03/26 at 17:30

UEFA: tender launched for official match ball supplier for men’s club competitions from 2027-28

UC3 has launched a tender process for the supply of official match balls for UEFA men’s club competitions from the 2027-28 season, announced the joint-venture on 13/03/2026. Interested parties are invited to submit their offers by 24/03/2026 at 15:00 CET. The tender process is being managed by…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 434363
• Published on 17/03/26 at 16:00

2025-26 Ligue 1 McDonald’s: average of 18,291 season ticket holders per club, 48,000 for OM

The 18 Ligue 1 McDonald's clubs have a total of 329,238 season ticket holders in 2025-26, an average of 18,291 per club, a slight increase (1.5%) compared with the 2024-25 season (18,018). The French top flight ranks last among the European Top 5 leagues in this regard, behind Serie A Enilive…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 434355
• Published on 17/03/26 at 15:00

2025-26 Serie A Enilive: Matchday 29 attendance (27,301 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 29 of the 2025-26 Serie A Enilive season drew an average of 27,301 spectators per game, from Friday 13 to Monday 16/03/2026. The average stadium fill rate was 77%. FC Inter Milan - Atalanta BC (1-1), on Saturday 14/03 (kick-off at 15:00 CET), was the match that posted the highest…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 434308
• Published on 17/03/26 at 14:00

TotalEnergies AFCON 2025: viewership up 61% according to preliminary data (CAF)

"Preliminary research numbers released by independent research agencies have shown a 61% growth in viewership for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, making AFCON one of the biggest growing sporting properties globally," announced the Confederation of African Football on…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media, Media Audiences
• Article # 434301
• Published on 17/03/26 at 13:00