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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

FC Barcelona, team whose club-trained and under contract players have the highest transfer value (€738m)

FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA Sports) is the number one club whose academy graduates still under contract (with the club or out on loan) total the highest aggregate transfer value (€738m for 22 players, including Lamine Yamal, estimated at €335m), according to the CIES Football Observatory in its…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 428229
• Published on 29/01/26 at 09:00

Ligue 1 McDonald's: FC Lorient acquired by Black Knight Football club, owner of AFC Bournemouth

The American consortium Black Knight Football Club has become the sole shareholder of FC Lorient (Ligue 1 McDonald's), announced the club on 28/01/2026. The transaction was approved by the DNCG and subsequently completed in January 2026. • Loïc Féry, who was the majority shareholder of the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Investment funds, …
• Article # 428261
• Published on 28/01/26 at 18:00

ACF Fiorentina: Giuseppe Commisso succeeds his late father Rocco Commisso as president

Giuseppe Commisso, son of Rocco Commisso, president of ACF Fiorentina (Serie A Enilive) who passed away on 17/01, has succeeded him following a decision by the shareholders’ general meeting, announced the club on 27/01/2026. Giuseppe Commisso has been a board member of Fiorentina since June…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Governance, Legal, …
• Article # 428149
• Published on 28/01/26 at 15:00

Manchester United: Collette Roche promoted to CEO in charge of the new stadium development

Collette Roche has been promoted to the newly created position of CEO in charge of Manchester United FC's (Premier League) new stadium development, announced the club on 27/01/2026. She has served as MUFC's chief operating officer since May 2018. This announcement comes three days after the…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Governance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 428094
• Published on 28/01/26 at 11:00

2025-26 Premier League: Matchday 23 attendance (38,175 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 23 of the 2025-26 Premier League season drew an average of 38,175 spectators per game, from Saturday 24 to Monday 26/01/2026. The average stadium fill rate was 99%. West Ham United FC - Sunderland AFC (3-1), the opening game of the matchday (kick-off at 13:30 CET), was the match that…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 428029
• Published on 27/01/26 at 17:00