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Weekly News Extra (26-30/01/2026)

• FIFA has officially opened an office in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup to be held in Brazil. According to the international federation, 76 employees have already been recruited, 65% of whom are women. • Manchester City FC (Premier League) have signed an agreement with real…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, …
• Article # 428603
• Published on 30/01/26 at 18:00

AC Milan: a partnership with Al Hammadi Holding to open a sports medicine centre in Saudi Arabia

Al Hammadi Holding, a Riyadh-based healthcare group and a hospital operator, has become an official sponsor of AC Milan (Serie A Enilive) and the club's regional partner in Saudi Arabia, announced both parties on 29/01/2026. As part of this "long-term" agreement, the two partners will create…

Domain(s): Clubs, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, International development, …
• Article # 428554
• Published on 30/01/26 at 15:30

2025-26 Europa League: Celtic Glasgow - VfB Stuttgart in the knockout round play-off

Celtic Glasgow (William Hill Premiership) will face VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga) in a qualifying play-off for the Round of 16 2025-26 Europa League, following the draw made at UEFA headquarters (Nyon, SUI) on Friday 30/01/2026. The first leg will be played on 19/02, with the second leg to be held on…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, International authorities, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 428569
• Published on 30/01/26 at 14:30

2025-26 Champions League: BVB - Atalanta and Benfica - Real Madrid in the knockout round play-off

Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) will face Atalanta BC (Serie A Enilive) in a qualifying play-off for the Round of 16 of the 2025-26 Champions League, following the draw made by UEFA in Nyon (Switzerland) on 30/01/2026. The first leg will take place on 17 or 18/02 at the Signal Iduna Park while…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 428563
• Published on 30/01/26 at 13:03

LALIGA: Bernardo Hermoso promoted to director of growth & data intelligence

Bernardo Hermoso has been promoted to director of growth and data intelligence at LALIGA, he announced on the LinkedIn platform on 29/01/2026. "I lead LALIGA’s cross-functional, data-driven growth strategy to scale the business efficiently. The mission is to align teams across the company…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Professional leagues, Finance, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 428513
• Published on 30/01/26 at 12:00

Paris Saint-Germain: opening of an academy in Japan across five sites throughout the country

Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) will open a PSG Academy in Japan across five sites in five cities, announced the club on 30/01/2026. The initiative, developed in partnership with Maruhei Co., Ltd (retail, healthcare), will be rolled out from April 2026 in four cities (Tokyo, Saitama…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, International development, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 428495
• Published on 30/01/26 at 11:00

Portugal/SL Benfica: record TV contract with NOS before centralisation of rights in 2028 (€57.1m/year)

The telecommunications operator NOS has renewed its domestic broadcasting rights to SL Benfica's home games in Liga Portugal Betclic for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, announced the club on 26/01/2026. The deal also includes distribution rights to the Benfica TV channel as well as an…

Domain(s): Clubs, Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Media, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 428381
• Published on 29/01/26 at 15:00

FC Barcelona: a record one million visitors for the ”Barça Immersive Tour” in 2025

A record total of 1,059,611 people visited the FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA Sports) ”Barça Immersive Tour” in 2025, a 35% increase year-on-year, announced the club on 27/01/2026. Since May 2023, the museum, previously located inside the Spotify Camp Nou, has been relocated due to renovation and…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 428351
• Published on 29/01/26 at 13:00

Eintracht Frankfurt: president Mathias Beck to stand for re-election in 2027

Mathias Beck, president of Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga) since February 2024, will stand for re-election at the club’s elections scheduled for early 2027, he announced during the general assembly held on 27/01/2026. "Since he took office, the number of members has increased by 21,000…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Governance, …
• Article # 428313
• Published on 29/01/26 at 11:00

FIFA TMS: a record 24,558 international transfers (+7%) & a record $13bn spent (+52%) in 2025

Men's professional football clubs spent a record $13.08bn (€11.1bn as of 31/12/2025) in international transfer fees during 2025, a sum up 52% on 2024 ($8.59bn/€8.24bn), above the previous record set in 2023 ($9.6bn / €8.7bn), for a record total of 24,558 international transfers (+7.7%), according…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 428267
• Published on 29/01/26 at 10:00