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2026-27 Ligue 1 McDonald’s: LOSC - ESTAC sets record "linear TV" audience on CCTV in China

LOSC Lille - ESTAC Troyes (2-0), on Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 McDonald’s, has recorded the "highest linear TV audience" for a French top-flight match in China, the Ligue de Football Professionnel told News Tank. The match, played on Sunday 13 September 2026 (kick-off at 15:00 CET, 21:00…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Professional leagues, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 453737
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©  FIFA

2026 World Cup: 94% of total player value concentrated among European-based players

European-based footballers account for 94% of the total value of players who took part in the 2026 World Cup, won by Spain, "highlighting Europe’s role as an employment hub for football’s global workforce," according to a report produced by FIFPRO Europe and Football Benchmark via their Player IQ…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Federations, …
• Article # 453719
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©  D.R.

Rugby / 2027-2029 World Cups in Australia: Visa replaces Mastercard as principal partner

Visa, an American group specialised in payment solutions, has become the official payment technology partner of the Rugby World Cup as a "principal partner" of the men’s 2027 and women’s 2029 editions to be held in Australia, World Rugby announced on 14 September 2026. As part of the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 453573
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SL Benfica: adidas extends as equipment supplier and acquires training centre naming rights (2027-2033)

adidas has extended as equipment supplier of SL Benfica (Liga Portugal Betclic) for a further six seasons, through 2032-33, the club announced on 14 September 2026. The German brand was a partner of the Portuguese club between 1983 and 1990 (seven seasons) and returned for the 1997-98 season…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, …
• Article # 453677
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©  Sportschau / ARD

Germany / DFB: police costs for high-risk matches to be passed on to host clubs

If the DFB is charged additional police costs in connection with a high-risk match, it will pass them on, at least partially, to the host club concerned. "The Federation is also required to do so as part of the management of its assets," the German Football Association announced following a…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Federations, Finance, …
• Article # 453670
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©  Real Madrid CF

Spain / Telefonica: new distribution agreement for the DAZN LALIGA channel for 2027-2032 (€330m per year)

The telecommunications operator Telefonica, owner of the Movistar Plus+ pay-TV package, has renewed its (non-exclusive) agreement with DAZN for the distribution of the DAZN LALIGA channel for the 2027-2032 cycle (five seasons) in Spain, the CNMV (National Securities Market Commission, the Spanish…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Rights Acquisitions, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 453623
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Arsenal FC: departure of Juliet Slot, chief commercial officer since December 2021

Juliet Slot has left Arsenal FC (Premier League), where she served as chief commercial officer from December 2021 to August 2026, she announced on 15 September 2026. The British executive confirmed her departure a day after the announcement of Omar Shaikh’s promotion to the newly created role…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Governance, …
• Article # 453642
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©  Manchester City FC

2026-27 Premier League: Matchday 4 attendance (42,222 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 Premier League season drew an average attendance of 42,222 spectators per game, from Saturday 12 to Monday 14 September 2026. The average stadium fill rate was 97.9%. Manchester United FC - Manchester City FC (0-1), on Sunday 13 September (kick-off at 17:30 CET), was…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 453616
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©  ATP Media

Tennis / ATP: L1VE official immersive media partner for VR production and broadcasting until 2028

The US production company L1VE, founded in 2022, has become ATP Media’s "official immersive media partner" for the 2026-2028 period, the branch of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) responsible for the production and distribution of the ATP Tour announced on 14 September 2026. The…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 453551
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©  Real Madrid CF

2026-27 LALIGA EA Sports: Matchday 5 attendance (30,049 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 5 of the 2026-27 LALIGA EA Sports season drew an average of 30,049 spectators per game, from Friday 11 to Monday 14 September 2026. The average stadium fill rate was 83.2%. Real Madrid CF - Rayo Vallecano de Madrid (4-1), on Saturday 12 September (kick-off at 21:00 CET), was the match…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 453578
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