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©  EFC
32nd EFC general assembly: "UEFA will never organise a competition for 12 clubs only" (A. Ceferin)

"Europe sets the standard in world football. And precisely for that reason, we see attempts from outside to reshape the game. Change is part of football's story, we know this very well. But lasting value comes only from unity, from balance, and from reforms that strengthen everyone, not just a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Media, …
• Article # 414645
• Published on 08/10/25 at 17:10
©  International Olympic Committee
IOC: licensing agreement with SEGA (Sonic) for the launch of co-branded products from 2026

The International Olympic Committee has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Japanese video game publisher SEGA Sammy "to launch a co-branded merchandising programme that celebrates Sonic the Hedgehog (the main character of SEGA's eponymous video game) alongside the Olympic rings,…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 414589
• Published on 08/10/25 at 16:20
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup Volunteer Programme: over one million applicants for 65,000 positions

More than one million people have expressed an interest in volunteering for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from 11/06 to 19/07/2026, announced FIFA on 07/10/2025, three days before the registration deadline of 10/10/2025. "A…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 414498
• Published on 08/10/25 at 13:40
©  D.R.
EU: FIFPRO, UEFA & European Leagues welcome the adoption of the resolution on the European sport model

"Beyond defending the existing model, the EU Parliament aligns strongly with UEFA's vision for the future. It underlines that access to European competitions must be earned on the pitch through annual domestic performance, that the healthy balance between club and national team football must be…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, International authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 414507
• Published on 08/10/25 at 13:00
©  EFC
EFC: European Club Association (ECA) renamed "European Football Clubs"

The European Club Association (ECA) has been renamed "European Football Clubs", a change of name "marking a new era of ambition to positively influence football's future," announced EFC on 07/101/2025, on the eve of the organisation's 32nd general assembly in Rome (ITA) on 08 and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 414516
• Published on 08/10/25 at 11:30
©  Parlement européen
European Parliament: 86.4% of votes in favour of a resolution defending the European sport model

The European Parliament, meeting in plenary session from 06 to 09/10/2025 in Strasbourg (FRA), has adopted a resolution on "the role of European Union policies in shaping the European sport model" on 07/10/2025 (see downloadable document). This non-binding text, tabled by Polish MEP Bogdan…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Local authorities, International authorities, Social partners, …
• Article # 414448
• Published on 08/10/25 at 08:40
©  CAF
Africa/CAF: a net profit of $9.48m in 2023-24 after "several years of deficits"

"CAF has reported a net profit of $9.48m for the 2023-24 financial year, marking the first profit declared in several years. This achievement reflects a strong increase in commercial revenues, driven by the growing global appeal of African football, the addition of new sponsors (the number of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Finance, …
• Article # 414419
• Published on 07/10/25 at 15:45
©  RFEF / X
LALIGA: tender launched for domestic TV rights to the Copa del Rey (2025-2027)

LALIGA has launched a call for tenders for the domestic broadcasting rights to the Copa del Rey for the 2025-2027 cycle (two seasons) on 03/10/2025. The tender is split into six separate lots with Lot 1 comprising four different options for live match rights (see below). The deadline for…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Authorities, Professional leagues, Media, …
• Article # 414296
• Published on 07/10/25 at 10:40
©  CAF
TotalEnergies AFCON 2025: "Morocco is plan A, plan B & plan C" (Patrice Motsepe, CAF)

"Our position is very clear: Morocco is plan A, plan B and plan C. Preparations for the next Africa Cup of Nations (scheduled to take place in Morocco from 21/12/2025 to 18/01/2026) are going extremely well. Morocco remains perfectly capable of hosting the continental competition under the best…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Geopolitics, Governance, …
• Article # 414284
• Published on 07/10/25 at 10:00
©  FCB
LALIGA/Serie A: UEFA "exceptionally & reluctantly" authorises matches outside Europe

The FIGC's request to relocate the AC Milan - Como 1907 game (Matchday 24 of the 2025-26 Serie A Enilive season) to Perth (AUS) in February 2026 and the RFEF's request to organise the Villarreal CF - FC Barcelona game (Matchday 17 of the 2025-26 LALIGA EA Sports season) in Miami (Florida, USA) on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 414263
• Published on 07/10/25 at 08:40