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©  AFC

FIFA: "There is silence where there should be accountability" (AFC, Concacaf & UEFA)

"There is silence where there should be accountability, distance where there should be openness. These are not the qualities football deserves in its leadership. That is why we have taken this stance: not lightly and not alone, but together, and out of duty to the game we serve," the Asian…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 450400
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©  Levante Union Deportiva

LALIGA EA Sports: Jysk (furniture) extends as shorts sponsor of Levante UD for two seasons (2026-2028)

Jysk, a Danish retail chain specialised in furniture and home decor, has extended as a premium partner (2nd level) and shorts sponsor of Levante Union Deportiva (LALIGA EA Sports) for two seasons, covering the 2026-2028 cycle, the club announced on 6 August 2026. The Danish brand has been a…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 450395
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©  Fantacalcio

Italy: Serie BKT to be integrated into Lega Serie A-owned fantasy league Fantacalcio from 2026-27

Serie BKT will be integrated into the Fantacalcio fantasy league platform from the 2026-27 season, the Lega Serie B announced on 6 August 2026. Created in 1994, the Fantacalcio platform has been an official partner of Lega Serie A since the 2021-22 season and offers a fantasy league service as…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Sponsors - Partners, Activation, …
• Article # 450393
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©  Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen: contract extensions for Fernando Carro (CEO) and Simon Rolfes (managing director sport)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Bundesliga) announced the extension of the contract of Fernando Carro (ESP), CEO of the German club, until 30 June 2029, as well as that of Simon Rolfes (GER), managing director in charge of sporting affairs, until 30 June 2031, on 8 August 2026. Fernando Carro, who is also…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Governance, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 450369
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©  FCF

"The president was elected by the member associations and continues to serve with their mandate" (FIFA)

"Echoing the recent statements of CONMEBOL and CAF, as well as discussions with FIFA member associations and confederations from around the world, FIFA will not support, facilitate or tolerate any process concerning the election of the FIFA president that is inconsistent with FIFA’s Statutes…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 450390
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©  Tennis Australia

2027 Australian Open: Haier title sponsor of the 1 Point Slam tournament held during qualifying rounds

Haier, a brand belonging to the Chinese manufacturer Haier Smart Home Group specialisied in home appliances and televisions, has extended its partnership with the Australian Open Tennis Championships (Grand Slam) by becoming title sponsor of the 2027 edition of the "AO 1 Point Slam powered by…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 450336
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©  Formula One

Formula 1: revenue down 15% in the first half of 2026 due to fewer Grands Prix (8 vs 11)

Formula One Group, the commercial rights holder and promoter of the FIA Formula One World Championship, generated revenue of $1.381bn (€1.21bn) in the first half of 2026 (01 January to 30 June 2026), down 15% compared with the first six months of 2025 ($1.629bn / €1.39bn), Liberty Media, the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Finance, Investment - Shareholding
• Article # 450335
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©  SoFi Stadium

Fox / 2026 World Cup: $4.21bn in turnover (+28%) for Q4 2025-26, including $1.92bn in advertising revenue

Fox Corporation reported revenue of $4.21bn (€3.69bn) for the fourth quarter of its 2025-26 fiscal year (from 1 April to 30 June 2026), up 28% compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year ($3.287bn / €2.8bn as of 30 June 2025), according to its annual results published on 6 August…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Rights Acquisitions, Finance, …
• Article # 450355
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©  News Tank

Weekly News Extra (3 to 7 August 2026)

• FIFA has unveiled its sustainability & human rights strategy for the Women's World Cup 2027 in Brazil. The plan is built around 15 objectives and 27 initiatives covering social, environmental, economic and governance issues. • Club Atlético de Madrid (LALIGA EA Sports) have reached a record…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, …
• Article # 450294
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©  NFF

FIFA: Norwegian football association calls for Gianni Infantino to step down and seeks governance review

"The Norwegian Football Federation is calling on Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA president and is seeking a review of FIFA’s governance, believing the time has come for a change in the organisation’s leadership. It also intends to launch an initiative to carry out a comprehensive review of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 450367
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