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Esports Nations Cup 2026: inaugural edition in Riyadh postponed until 2027 due to regional uncertainty

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 29 November 2026, has been postponed until November 2027 because of "uncertainty created by the wider regional situation" linked to the war in the Middle East, the Esports Foundation, the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): International authorities, Event organisers, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 450760
• Published on 18/08/26 at 16:00
©  D.R.
Chelsea FC: Alex Smith (ex-TEAM Marketing) appointed director of partnerships

Alex Smith has joined Chelsea FC (Premier League) as director of partnerships, he announced on LinkedIn on 18 August 2026. He succeeds Daniel McEwan, who held the position from January 2025 to March 2026 before joining Cadillac Formula 1 Team as vice president, partnerships management…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 450770
• Published on 18/08/26 at 15:00
©  Arsenal FC
2026-27 Premier League: all you need to know about the 20 clubs in the English top flight

Arsenal FC, 2025-26 Premier League champions, will defend their title from Friday 21 August 2026, when the 2026-27 season kicks off. Manchester City FC, who finished second behind the Gunners in 2025-26, Manchester United FC (3rd), Aston Villa FC (4th, also winners of the 2025-26 Europa League…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 450178
• Published on 18/08/26 at 09:00
©  QPR
Liverpool FC: 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by Amit Bhatia (ex-QPR), becomes minority shareholder

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American owner of Liverpool FC (Premier League), "has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of a minority equity stake in the club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia that brings together investors including Bhatia himself, funds…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Investment funds, …
• Article # 450615
• Published on 17/08/26 at 10:00
©  News Tank
Weekly News Extra (10 to 14 August 2026)

• US Soccer, Canada Soccer, the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) and the Central American Football Union (UNCAF) have joined "their counterparts around the world" in calling for significant changes aimed at strengthening FIFA’s governance, transparency and accountability. • US investment fund…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Associations, Clubs, …
• Article # 450601
• Published on 14/08/26 at 18:00
©  BA
Spain: partnership between Baskonia Alavés and The Clever Soccer, a youth football academy

The Clever Soccer, an academy specialising in the training and development of young footballers, has become an international partner of Baskonia Alavés, a multi-sports group based in the Spanish Basque Country and owner of Deportivo Alavés (LALIGA EA Sports), the Spanish group announced on 11…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, International development, …
• Article # 450541
• Published on 13/08/26 at 16:00
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NBA: Los Angeles Lakers acquired by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for record $12.5bn (press)

Josh Kushner, founder of the US venture capital firm Thrive Capital, and Bob Iger, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, are acquiring the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) from Mark Walter, chairman of the US investment fund TWG Global, ESPN reported on 12 August 2026, citing several sources familiar…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Investment - Shareholding, North America
• Article # 450530
• Published on 13/08/26 at 14:00
©  FC Barcelone
LALIGA EA Sports: all you need to know about the 20 clubs in the 2026-27 Spanish top flight

FC Barcelona, Spanish champions in 2025-26, will defend their title from Saturday 15 August 2026, when the 2026-27 LALIGA EA Sports season kicks off with the Deportivo Alavés - Getafe CF match (kick-off at 19:30 CET). The Catalan club will be joined in the 2026-27 Champions League league phase…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 450221
• Published on 13/08/26 at 11:00
©  New York Yankees
MLB: Apollo Sports Capital enters into $2.6bn financing agreement with New York Yankees

Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), a sports and live entertainment investment firm affiliated with US asset manager Apollo Global Management, has entered into a $2.6bn (€2.25bn) financing deal with Yankee Global Enterprises (YGE), the holding company that owns the New York Yankees (MLB), the investment…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Investment funds, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 450490
• Published on 13/08/26 at 10:00
©  UEFA
UEFA Super Cup 2026: Paris Saint-Germain - Aston Villa FC economic face-off

With a turnover of €837m for the 2024-25 financial year, Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) generated 47% more revenue (excluding transfer fees) than Aston Villa FC (Premier League, €442.4m), as the two clubs face each other in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday 12 August 2026 (kick-off at…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 450505
• Published on 12/08/26 at 18:00