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Chelsea FC: Clearlake to take "full control" after acquiring Todd Boehly and Mark Walter stakes

Clearlake Capital Group, a US investment firm based in California, is set to acquire the stakes held by Todd Boehly (USA) and Mark Walter (USA) in Chelsea FC (Premier League) and will "therefore acquire full control of the club," Chelsea announced on 17 September 2026. Hansjörg Wyss (SUI), another…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Investment funds, …
• Article # 453930
• Published on 17/09/26 at 14:00

Nike: Alexandre Arnault, deputy CEO of Moët Hennessy (LVMH), joins board of directors

Alexandre Arnault, deputy CEO of Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits division of LVMH (luxury goods), has joined Nike’s board of directors, the US sportswear company announced on 16 September 2026. Born in 1992 (34), and the son of LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, he has held his…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, Sporting Goods & Brands, Governance
• Article # 453894
• Published on 17/09/26 at 13:00

UEFA / Italy: Sky acquires the broadcasting rights for Euro 2028 and the 2026-27 Nations League

Sky Italia has acquired, from UEFA via CAA Eleven, the broadcasting rights to UEFA Euro 2028, the pay-TV operator announced on 16 September 2026. The group will broadcast all 51 matches of the competition, including 24 on an exclusive basis, as was the case for the 2024 and 2020 editions (held…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, Agencies, International authorities, …
• Article # 453855
• Published on 17/09/26 at 12:00

2030 World Cup: "Morocco has the right to host a final for the 2^nd time in a century" (F. Lekjaa, FRMF)

"We will always be there for Africa’s rights and those of the Kingdom of Morocco, which, in my view, has the right to host a World Cup final for the second time in a century," said Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for the Budget and president of the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), in…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Geopolitics, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 453848
• Published on 17/09/26 at 11:00

Juventus FC: more than 2 million visitors to club museum since opening in 2012

The Juventus Museum, Juventus FC’s (Serie A Enilive) museum located next to the Allianz Stadium (41,507 capacity), has welcomed more than two million visitors since opening on 16 May 2012, the Turin club announced on 16 September 2026. The two-millionth visitor was welcomed by Claudio…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Ticketing, Italy
• Article # 453816
• Published on 17/09/26 at 10:00

Formula 1 / 2027 calendar: 24 Grands Prix and 10 Sprints, starting in Bahrain from 12 to 14 March 2027

24 Grands Prix and a record 10 Sprint races are on the programme for the 2027 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and Formula One Group announced on 16 September 2026. The 2027 Bahrain Grand Prix, held at the Sakhir circuit from 12 to 14 March…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Game - pitch, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 453807
• Published on 17/09/26 at 09:00

Media / US: Netflix, YouTube and Amazon form a coalition in support of sports streaming

Netflix and YouTube (Google), as well as the Amazon group (owner of Prime Video) have joinined forces to create the "Streaming Access and Choice Alliance" (SACA) in the United States, TechNet, a technology-focused group that will also lead the coalition, announced on 14 September 2026. "We…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Rights Acquisitions, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 453798
• Published on 16/09/26 at 18:00

Crystal Palace: running at the heart of training kit partnership with Brooks (footwear) from 2026-27

Brooks Running, an American sports footwear manufacturer, has become the training kit sponsor of Crystal Palace FC (Premier League) from the 2026-27 season, the club announced on 14 September 2026. This is the brand's first major sponsorship deal in football, following a partnership with…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 453795
• Published on 16/09/26 at 17:00

US Open 2026: best audience ever for the men’s final on ABC (ESPN) in the US (3.2 million)

The men’s final of the 2026 US Open Grand Slam, won by Germany’s Alexander Zverev against America’s Ben Shelton (6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2), drew an average of 3.2 million viewers on the free-TV channel ABC in the United States on Sunday 13 September 2026 (starting at 14:00, Eastern time), according to…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, North America
• Article # 453755
• Published on 16/09/26 at 16:00

Manchester City FC: partnership extended with Qualtrics (tech) to enhance the fan experience

Qualtrics, an American company specialised in experience management software, has extended as global partner of Manchester City FC (Premier League) from the 2026-27 season, the club announced on 15 September 2026. The two parties have been linked since the 2021-22 season, when Qualtrics began…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 453760
• Published on 16/09/26 at 15:00