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FIGC: Giovanni Malagò elected president with 68.58% of the vote, defeating Giancarlo Abete (29.17%)

Giovanni Malago has been elected president of the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio after receiving 68.58% of the vote in the first round during the elective federal assembly held at the Rome Cavalieri A Waldorf Astoria hotel (Rome, ITA), on 22 June 2026. Giancarlo Abete, his sole opponent…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, Governance, …
• Article # 445579
• Published on 22/06/26 at 18:52
©  DFB
2026 World Cup: audience figures for the main weekend matches across Europe’s Top 5 markets

Below are the audience figures for the main 2026 World Cup matches across Europe’s Top 5 markets. Friday 19 June ⚽️ USA - Australia (kick-off at 21:00 CET) • Italy (Auditel data): 3.38 million viewers on Rai 1. Audience share: 22.4%. • France (Médiamétrie): 3.1 million viewers on M6…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Germany, …
• Article # 445555
• Published on 22/06/26 at 17:15
©  D.R.
FC Metz: Emmanuel Desplats appointed managing director of the club’s professional football subsidiary

Emmanuel Desplats has been appointed managing director of FC Metz’s subsidiary dedicated to professional football activities, the club relegated to Ligue 2 BKT at the end of the 2025-26 season announced on 22 June 2026. "A recognised professional in French football, Emmanuel Desplats has built…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Governance, France
• Article # 445549
• Published on 22/06/26 at 16:30
©  D.R.
Ligue 2 BKT/Clermont Foot 63: agreement reached on sale to Stéphane Tessier (ex-AS Saint-Étienne and OM)

Swiss company Coresports Alliance, through which Ahmet Schaefer owns Clermont Foot 63 (Ligue 2 BKT), and Stéphane Tessier, through his company ABL Finance, "have reached an agreement regarding the sale of a 94.33% stake in SASP Clermont Foot 63," the club announced on 21 June 2026. Stéphane…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Investment funds, Governance, …
• Article # 445451
• Published on 22/06/26 at 15:00
©  RBFA
Belgium: adidas, equipment supplier of the RBFA and its national teams since 2015, extends until 2034

adidas has extended as official equipment supplier of the Royal Belgian Football Association for a further eight years, until 2034, the Belgian federation announced on 19 June 2026. This extension brings the total duration of the agreement to 20 seasons. The German sportswear brand has been…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Essentials Sponsors & Partners, Sporting Goods & Brands, Federations, …
• Article # 445496
• Published on 22/06/26 at 14:00
©  Liga F
Spain: record 127,242 registered female footballers in 2025-26 (+15.8% compared with 2024-25)

Spanish women’s football recorded a record total of 127,242 registered female footballers in the 2025-26 season, up 15.8% compared with 2024-25 (109,874), Liga F announced on 19 June 2026. The number of female players has even increased by 89.5% in four years, as Spain had 67,149 registered…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Federations, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 445487
• Published on 22/06/26 at 13:00
©  RFEF
2026 World Cup / Spain: 7.9 million viewers for Spain - Saudi Arabia on La 1 (RTVE)

Spain - Saudi Arabia (4-0), on Matchday 2 of the 2026 World Cup group stage (Group H), drew an average of 7.9 million viewers on the public-TV channel La 1 (RTVE) in Spain on Sunday 21 June 2026 (kick-off at 18:00 CET), according to data from the audience measurement institute Kantar. This…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Spain, …
• Article # 445469
• Published on 22/06/26 at 12:00
©  CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna: 2026-27 season ticket prices increased, between €310 and €700

Club Atlético Osasuna have launched their season ticket campaign for the 19 LALIGA EA Sports matches at El Sadar Stadium (23,576 capacity), with prices ranging from €310 to €700 (excluding discounts and hospitality packages), up from €300 to €690 in 2025-26, on 11 June 2026. Season ticket…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 445430
• Published on 22/06/26 at 11:00
©  DFB
2026 World Cup / Germany: 18.26 million viewers for Germany - Côte d’Ivoire on ZDF

Germany - Côte d’Ivoire (2-1), on Matchday 2 of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group E), drew an average of 18.26 million viewers on the public-TV channel ZDF in Germany, on Saturday 20 June 2026 (kick-off at 22:00 CET), according to data from the audience measurement institute…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 445445
• Published on 22/06/26 at 10:00
©  Real Madrid CF
LALIGA EA Sports: average of 31,018 spectators per game (+3%) and average fill rate of 84.9% in 2025-26

The 20 LALIGA EA Sports clubs recorded an average of 31,018 spectators per match during the 2025-26 season, up 3.4% on the 2024-25 season (29,987 spectators). The Spanish top flight welcomed a total of 11.7 million spectators, compared with 11.4 million in 2024-25. This total made LALIGA EA Sports…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 445426
• Published on 22/06/26 at 09:00