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©  UEFA
Russia/Israel: "I'm not a supporter of banning the athletes" (Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA)

"What's happening with civilians there (in regard to the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip in response to the attacks on 07/10/2023) is personally hurting, killing me. It's impossible to see these things anymore. From the other point of view, I'm not a supporter of banning the athletes. Because…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Geopolitics, Governance, …
• Article # 410345
• Published on 05/09/25 at 15:20
©  LFP
LFP: partnership with the Ecole Hôtelière de Genève to improve hospitality services in stadiums

The Ligue de Football Professionnel, via its subsidiary LFP Media, has entered into a partnership with the École Hôtelière de Genève (Hotel management school in Geneva, SUI) to "create a new standard for evaluating hospitality in the Ligue 1 McDonald's and Ligue 2 BKT stadiums," announced the body…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Professional leagues, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 410331
• Published on 05/09/25 at 14:30
©  DFL
Germany/DFL: record cumulative turnover of €5.87bn for the 36 professional clubs

• "Never before have the 36 clubs reported such a high cumulative turnover: €5.87bn (€4,801.9m for the Bundesliga + €1,068.1m for the 2.Bundesliga, see below). • Never before have so many people been employed by the clubs of the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga and their subsidiaries: almost 62,000…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 410099
• Published on 04/09/25 at 11:10
©  LFFP / Icon Sport / D. Derajinski
France: LFFP creates four complementary labels "to encourage & enhance club initiatives"

• Sports policy & training • Promotion & enhancement • Fan experience • Commitment & territory These are the "key themes" covered by the four complementary labels created by the Ligue Féminine de Football Professionnel from the 2025-26 season as part of the Club Licence, announced the LFFP…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Federations, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 410056
• Published on 04/09/25 at 08:40
©  DFL
Germany/DFL: Hans-Joachim Watzke re-elected as executive committee speaker for another 4 years

Hans-Joachim Watzke (Borussia Dortmund), spokesman for the executive committee of the DFL e.V. (an association of which the trading company DFL GmbH has been a wholly-owned subsidiary since 01/07/2001) and, in accordance with the statutes, chairman of the supervisory board of DFL GmbH, was…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Professional leagues, Governance, …
• Article # 410005
• Published on 03/09/25 at 16:40
©  LFP
LFP: launch of the "Ligue 1 Vintage" YouTube channel dedicated to Ligue 1 McDonald's archival footage

LFP Media has launched the new Ligue 1 Vintage YouTube channel "dedicated to archives and legendary matches that have marked the history of the championship," announced the Ligue de Football Professionnel on 03/09/2025. "At a time when Ligue 1 McDonald's is looking to the future with the launch…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Professional leagues, Media, Digital, …
• Article # 409931
• Published on 03/09/25 at 13:45
©  DFB
2025-26 Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga: Matchday 1 of the German women's top flight from 05 to 08/09/2025

Matchday 1 of the 2025-26 Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga is scheduled from Friday 05 to Monday 08/09/2025, with 14 teams taking part instead of 12 for the first time, in accordance with the decision by the DFB executive board on 23/06/2024. "With 14 teams instead of 12, there will be four more…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Game - pitch, Legal, …
• Article # 409929
• Published on 03/09/25 at 13:05
©  LFC
Transfers: a record €14.2bn invested worldwide in 2025, with Liverpool FC the most active

"In total, clubs around the world invested approximately €14.2bn (in transfer deals), 14% more than the previous record set in 2023," stated the CIES Football Observatory in its "Weekly Post" No. 511, on 03/09/2025. "With around €500m invested and €255m received (including add-ons and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 409897
• Published on 03/09/25 at 10:40
©  D.R.
Rugby Europe: Florent Marty, CEO since January 2019, resigns; Jens Nielsen takes over as interim CEO

Florent Marty (FRA) is stepping down as CEO of Rugby Europe "effective today," announced the European rugby body that brings together 48 national federations on 02/09/2025. Jens Nielsen (DEN), regional oartnership manager for Europe at World Rugby, will act as interim CEO, while Rugby Europe…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Governance, Europe
• Article # 409876
• Published on 03/09/25 at 09:20
©  Saudi Tourism Authority
Saudi Arabia: "I came for football, I stayed for more" (Cristiano Ronaldo)

"Saudi, Welcome to Arabia", the consumer brand of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), has launched its latest campaign featuring Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr FC, Saudi Pro League). Launched in key European markets as well as India and China, "'I came for football, I stayed for more' brings to life a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Government, International authorities, …
• Article # 409864
• Published on 03/09/25 at 08:45