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©  FC St. Pauli

Germany: "Democracy needs support, especially when it is under threat" (FC St. Pauli)

"Democracy needs support, especially when it is under threat. United against the rise of the far right!" 1. FC St. Pauli (2.Bundesliga) said on 7 September 2026. The German club were reacting to the very high score recorded by the far-right Alternative for Germany party (“Alternative für…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Local authorities, Politics, …
• Article # 452686
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©  UEFA

UEFA: €3.317bn to be distributed to clubs competing in European Cups in 2026-27

For the third and final season of the 2024-2027 cycle, UEFA, which launched a new format for its club competitions in 2024-25, will distribute a total of €3.317bn to the clubs taking part in the three European Cups in 2026-27. This sum will be distributed as follows: • €2.467bn (74.4%) to…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 452660
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©  RBFA

FIFA: RBFA (BEL) "cannot support Gianni Infantino’s re-election campaign"

"The Royal Belgian Football Association wishes to emphasise that it cannot support Gianni Infantino’s bid for a further term as FIFA President," the RBFA said on 7 September 2026. The Belgian association, one of FIFA’s founding members in 1904 alongside six other European associations…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 452656
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©  Villarreal CF

LALIGA EA Sports: GAC (car manufacturer) sleeve sponsor of Villarreal CF for two seasons (2026-2028)

GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Cie), a Chinese car manufacturer, has become the sleeve sponsor of Villarreal CF (LALIGA EA Sports) for two seasons, covering the 2026-2028 cycle, the club announced on 7 September 2026. The brand has the status of "official automobile sponsor" and ranks second in the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 452632
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©  Hyundai

UEFA: Hyundai (car manufacturer) global partner of the Champions League for the 2026-2031 cycle

Hyundai, a South Korean car manufacturer, has become an official partner of the Champions League for the 2026-2031 cycle (five seasons), UC3, the joint venture between UEFA and European Football Clubs (EFC), announced on 7 September 2026. The brand has the status of "official automotive…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 452610
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©  FIFA

FIFA: Gianni Infantino’s candidacy for re-election on 18 March 2027 confirmed

"The FIFA President announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Mister Infantino will be standing for re-election," a spokesperson for the world governing body told Agence France-Presse on 6 September 2026. "I would like to announce to you …
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 452581
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©  OM

2026-27 Ligue 1 McDonald's: Matchday 3 attendance (28,343 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 3 of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 McDonald's season drew an average of 28,343 spectators per game, from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 September 2026. The average fill rate was 75.7%, which is the lowest since Matchday 18 of the 2024-25 season (also 75.7%). Olympique de Marseille - Paris FC (2-3), on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 452526
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©  LALIGA / X

2026-27 LALIGA EA Sports: 813,000 viewers for Real Betis - Real Madrid on Movistar LALIGA

Real Betis Balompié - Real Madrid CF (1-0), on Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 LALIGA EA Sports season, drew an average of 813,000 viewers on the pay-TV channel LALIGA por M+ (Movistar, Telefonica Group) in Spain, on Friday 4 September 2026 (kick-off at 21:00 CET), according to data from the audience…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Spain
• Article # 452551
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©  UEFA

UEFA: agreement extended with Strauss (workwear), which becomes first-ever official refereeing sponsor

Strauss, a German manufacturer of workwear and protective equipment, has extended its collaboration with UEFA and entered into a new partnership with the governing body focused on refereeing, the two parties announced on 4 September 2026. The agreement, which aims to "reinforce the vital role…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 452554
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©  Manchester City FC

2026-27 Premier League: Matchday 3 attendance (38,717 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 3 of the 2026-27 Premier League season drew an average attendance of 38,717 spectators per game, from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026. The average stadium fill rate was 99.4%. Manchester City FC - Coventry City FC (1-0), on Saturday 5 September (kick-off at 16:00 CET), was the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 452529
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