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2026 World Cup: 4.9 million viewers for France - Iraq on M6 despite a nearly two hours break

France - Iraq (3-0), on Matchday 2 of the 2026 World Cup group stage (Group I), drew an average of 4.9 million viewers on the private free-TV channel M6, on Monday 22 June 2026 (kick-off at 23:00 CET), according to data from the audience measurement institute Médiamétrie. This figure…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Federations, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 445633
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Italy: "Euro 2032 is the mother of all battles" (Giovanni Malagò, newly elected FIGC president)

"Euro 2032 is the mother of all battles. I have already held discussions with UEFA, with Michele Uva (ITA), who is responsible for organising the tournament, and with president Aleksander Ceferin (SVN). We have to select five stadiums. We cannot afford to make a poor impression," Giovanni Malago…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, Governance, …
• Article # 445660
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©  D.R.

Rugby World Cup 2027: drone show in Sydney (Australia) to mark Coca-Cola’s return as partner

The Coca-Cola Company, an American beverage manufacturer, has become an official partner of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, which will be held in Australia from 1 October to 13 November 2027, World Rugby announced on 23 June 2026. The partnership was unveiled by the organising committee and…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 445652
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Real Racing: 2026-27 season tickets priced between €347 and €729 following promotion to LALIGA EA Sports

The Real Racing Club, promoted to LALIGA EA Sports for the 2026-27 season, have launched their season ticket campaign for the 19 Spanish top flight matches at El Sardinero (22,514 capacity) with prices ranging from €347 to €729 (excluding discounts and hospitality packages) on 22 June 2026. The…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 445648
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©  FC Barcelone

FC Barcelona: $1.2m generated from YouTube revenue in 2025-26, a club record

FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA Sports) have generated a record $1.2m (€1.04m) in revenue from the monetisation of their videos on the YouTube platform in 2025-26, the club announced on 20 June 2026. This revenue is up 30% compared with 2024-25, according to the club, which has 26.2 million subscribers…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital, Finance, …
• Article # 445607
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©  D.R.

2026 World Cup: the NRG Stadium or the “Houston Stadium” (USA)

The Houston Stadium (Texas, USA), with a capacity of 68,777 for the 2026 World Cup, is hosting seven matches during the tournament (see schedule below), including a Round of 16 fixture on 4 July. The venue, which opened in August 2002 at a total construction cost of $352m, is one of the 16 host…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Stadiums, North America
• Article # 445595
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Manchester United: land acquisition completed for future 100,000 capacity stadium

Manchester United FC (Premier League) has confirmed the acquisition of "the majority of the land required to build a new 100,000-seater stadium, marking a major milestone in the long-term vision to transform the Old Trafford area," on 22 June 2026. This 10.1-hectare site is located 350 meters…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 445572
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©  FIGC

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
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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
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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
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