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©  Formula One Group

Formula 1: beIN Media Group extends exclusive TV rights in 10 Asian countries (2026-2030)

beIN Media Group has extended its full and exclusive broadcasting rights to the Formula One World Championship in ten Asian countries for the 2026-2030 cycle (five seasons), announced Formula One Group on 26/02/2026. beIN had previously acquired these rights for the 2023-2025 period. "With over…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 432070
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©  D.R.

Spain/LALIGA Hypermotion: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) minority shareholder in UD Almería (25%)

Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo has become a minority shareholder in UD Almería (LALIGA Hypermotion) through the acquisition of a 25% stake held by Saudi Arabian investment fund SMC Group, announced the club on 26/02/2026. The Al Nassr FC (Saudi Pro League) player made the investment…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Investment funds, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 432071
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©  Puma

Puma: turnover down to €7.29bn and net loss increased to €643.6m in 2025

Puma has posted a turnover of €7.296bn for the 2025 financial year (from 01/01 to 31/12/2025), down 8.1% (on a currency-neutral basis; -13.1% in reported figures) compared to 2024 (€8.398bn), according to the German equipment manufacturer on 26/02/2026. Group sales, which remained stable during…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, Sporting Goods & Brands, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 432054
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©  DFL

DFL: MoU signed with China Media Group including the extension of TV rights to Bundesliga until 2028

The Bundesliga and China Media Group (CMG), China's leading state-owned media group and parent company of Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, have signed a memorandum of understanding covering "a number of key areas in which the two organisations will work together," announced the Deutsche Fußball…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 432042
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©  Arsenal FC

Arsenal FC: a record £691.5m in revenue (+12%) & a net loss reduced to £1.4m in 2024-25

Arsenal FC (Premier League) have posted a record £691.5m (€820.9m as of 31/05/2025) in revenue for the financial year 2024-25 (01/06/2024 to 31/05/2025), up 12% on 2024 (£616.6m/€724.7m on 31/05/2024), announced the club on 25/02/2026. All the club's streams of revenue are up: • TV rights…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 432040
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©  MASSIMILIANO GIORGESCHI / Mercury 13

Women's football/Mercury 13: departure of co-CEO and co-founder Victoire Cogevina Reynal

Victoire Cogevina Reynal, co-founder and co-CEO of Mercury 13, a holding company for women's football clubs, has stepped down from her position, she announced on 25/02/2026. Mario Malavé, also co-founder and co-CEO, will remain at the London-based holding company. Mercury 13, which has owned…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Investment funds, Governance, …
• Article # 432013
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©  Chelsea FC

Premier League: £325,000 and £300,000 fines for Chelsea & West Ham after "mass confrontation"

Chelsea FC and West Ham United FC have been fined respectively £325,000 and £300,000 by a Regulatory Commission of the FA after the mass confrontation at their 2025-26 Premier League fixture (Matchday 24) at Stamford Bridge (London) on Saturday 31/01/2026, announced the Football Association on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Authorities, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 431989
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©  FIFA

FIFA/10 years of Infantino’s presidency: from the pitch to the Oval Office, a political role

“FIFA and the ”Peace Council” have signed an unprecedented partnership agreement aimed at actively mobilising funding to use football as a lever for reconstruction, stability and long-term development in regions affected by conflict," announced the international body following the inaugural…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 431984
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©  US Soccer

US Soccer: Cindy Parlow Cone reelected president unopposed for a third term

Cindy Parlow Cone has been reelected president of US Soccer for a third term, announced the American association following its annual general meeting on 21/02/2026. She was the sole candidate for the position. The former vice-president of US Soccer was first elected president of the association…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Governance, North America
• Article # 431947
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©  RC Lens Féminin

France/Women's football: "All Matchday 19 games played in premium stadiums" (Andreea Koenig, LFFP)

"After 15 matchdays of the 2025-26 Arkema Première Ligue season, we have an average of 2,060 spectators per game, compared with 1,600 the previous season. Two-thirds of our matches are attended by more than 1,000 spectators. Matchday 19 (on 28/03) will be a special one, with all the games taking…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Federations, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 431936
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