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©  F1

Formula 1: record attendance (3.7 million) after 11 Grands Prix, a fanbase of 830 million people by 2026

"The global fan base continues to increase each year, with more than 830 million people following the sport, up +64% compared to 2018 figures that marked the first full year after Liberty Media’s acquisition," Formula One Group said on 29 July 2026, following the publication of its 2026 mid-season…
Domain(s): Clubs, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Authorities, Media, Event organisers, …
• Article # 450110
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©  SC Paderborn 07

Bundesliga: C. Hedenkamp (pharmaceuticals) main shirt sponsor of promoted side SC Paderborn from 2026-27

C. Hedenkamp, a German manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and food supplements, has expanded its partnership with SC Paderborn 07 (promoted to the Bundesliga) to become its main shirt sponsor from the 2026-27 season onwards, the club announced on 3 July 2026. The German brand became an official…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 450141
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©  D.R.

Equipment manufacturer: revenue of €117.5m for Macron in the first half of 2026 (+9.8%)

The Italian sports equipment manufacturer Macron reported revenue of €117.5m in the first half of 2026 (1 January to 30 June 2026), up 9.8% compared with the first half of 2025 (€107m), although growth was less pronounced than between the first halves of 2024 and 2025 (+15%), the Bologna-based…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sponsors - Partners, Finance, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 450118
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©  UEFA Champions League / X

UEFA / European Cups: Canal+ Group acquires exclusive TV rights for sub-Saharan Africa (2027-2031)

The Canal+ Group has acquired, from UEFA via Relevent Football Partners, the exclusive broadcasting rights to the European men's football competitions (Champions League, Europa League & Conference League) in sub-Saharan Africa for the 2027-2031 cycle (four seasons), the group announced on 4 August…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, Agencies, International authorities, …
• Article # 450121
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©  Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain: academy to open in Astana, the first in Kazakhstan

Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) will open an academy in Astana, its first in Kazakhstan, in September 2026, the club announced on 4 August 2026. The academy will welcome up to 300 boys and girls aged 6 to 14 during its inaugural season "at Air Arena, a modern indoor sports complex…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, International development, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 450115
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©  ATP

Tennis: Polymarket (prediction market) becomes ATP official provider and secures streaming rights

Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform that allows users to bet on future events, has acquired the exclusive streaming rights for the ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour the Association of Tennis Professionals announced on 3 August 2026. The agreement was signed with Tennis Data…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 450102
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©  FIFPRO

FIFPRO: Alex Phillips, secretary general since November 2024, steps down

Alex Phillips, who has served as FIFPRO secretary general since November 2024, "has announced his departure from the organisation," the global players’ union announced on 3 August 2026. "Since his appointment in November 2024, Alex has played an important role in implementing the reforms…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Social partners, Governance
• Article # 450105
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©  MLS

MLS: Larry Berg (Los Angeles FC) to succeed Don Garber as Commissioner in January 2027

Larry Berg has been named the next Major League Soccer Commissioner following a vote by the league’s Board of Governors at MLS headquarters in Manhattan (United States), the league announced on 3 August 2026. The American, who has served as Co-Managing Owner of Los Angeles FC (MLS) since 2014…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Governance, …
• Article # 450076
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©  Premier League

United Kingdom: Premier League and its clubs will generate €38.6bn economic impact between 2025 and 2028

The direct, indirect and induced economic impact of the Premier League and its clubs on the UK’s gross value added (GVA) - a measure close to GDP - is projected to reach £33bn (€38.6bn as of 30/06/2026) over the 2025-2028 cycle (three seasons), according to a study by the UK branch of audit and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 450073
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News Tank Football: elections, appointments & departures recorded in July 2026

• Nesta Richardson has been appointed Director of Global Partnerships for Liverpool FC (Premier League) within Fenway Sports Management (FSM), the entity responsible for driving the commercial and strategic development of all Fenway Sports Group (FSG) assets, including Liverpool FC, the British…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Authorities, Media, …
• Article # 449974
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