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2026 World Cup: Amnesty International warns of shortcomings in respect for human rights

"The 2026 World Cup is taking place amidst an acute human rights crisis. With just weeks to go until kick-off, FIFA’s claim that football unites the world sits in stark contrast to the divisive and repressive practices of the governments who host its flagship tournament," Amnesty International…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Associations, International authorities, …
• Article # 436186
• Published on 31/03/26 at 16:00
©  D.R.
Germany/4th division reform: unanimous support for a switch from five to four groups

The working group on the reform of the Regionalliga (German football’s 4th division) has concluded its work during a fifth meeting held on 25/03/2026. It unanimously supports a four-group Regionalliga, allowing all group winners to be promoted to the 3.Liga. This working group, chaired by…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Game - pitch, Legal, …
• Article # 436162
• Published on 31/03/26 at 15:00
©  NWSL
USA/NWSL: record attendance of 63,004 spectators for Denver Summit's inaugural match

A total of 63,004 spectators attended the inaugural home match in the history of Denver Summit FC against Washington Spirit (0-0) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver (Colorado), on Matchday 4 of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season, on 28/03/2026. This is a new attendance…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 436088
• Published on 31/03/26 at 11:00
©  Deutscher Fussball Bund
DFB: opening of a first “German House of Soccer” in New York for the 2026 World Cup

The Deutscher Fussball Bund will open its first “German House of Soccer” (GHOS) at the Chelsea Industrial venue in Manhattan, New York (USA), during the 2026 World Cup, the DFB announced on 29/03/2026. This space, located in the host city of the World Cup final (19/07), will "bring German…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International development, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 435986
• Published on 31/03/26 at 09:00
©  FIFA
CAF: departure of general secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba, Samson Adamu promoted to interim position

"After more than 30 years of an international professional career dedicated to promoting an ideal of football that brings people together, educates and creates opportunities for hope, I have decided to step down from my position as general secretary of CAF in order to devote myself to more…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, International development, …
• Article # 435990
• Published on 30/03/26 at 15:30
©  CAF
CAF: amendments implemented to statutes and regulations "to strengthen trust and confidence"

The Confédération Africaine de Football is implementing "changes and improvements to the CAF statutes and regulations that will strengthen the trust and confidence in the CAF referees, VAR operators and judicial bodies," it announced on 29/03/2026. These reforms are also meant to ensure "that the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 435937
• Published on 30/03/26 at 13:00
©  Olympique de Marseille
2025-26 Arkema Première Ligue/Matchday 19: record attendance for a match (35,713) and cumulative (69,313)

A total of 69,313 spectators attended the six fixtures of Matchday 19 (out of 22) of the 2025-26 Arkema Première Ligue season, held on 28/03/2026, representing an average attendance of 11,552 per match. This is the highest cumulative attendance for a matchday in the French women’s top…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Federations, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 435868
• Published on 30/03/26 at 11:00
©  FIFA
FIFA: Football for Schools outfits produced in African countries in the Coton-4+ group

The official uniforms to be worn by pupils and teachers as part of FIFA’s Football for Schools programme will now be manufactured in the five cotton-producing countries of Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Côte d’Ivoire, the international federation announced during the launch of its…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, International development, Social Responsibility, …
• Article # 435848
• Published on 27/03/26 at 18:00
©  News Tank
Weekly News Extra (23-27/03/2026)

• The RFEF has announced the completion of a year-long renovation project at its Las Rozas headquarters to bring its facilities up to standard, particularly in terms of accessibility. It also indicated that it will invest an additional €20m in the maintenance and renovation of its infrastructure…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, …
• Article # 435809
• Published on 27/03/26 at 17:00
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Basketball / NBA Europe: "The best outcome would be to come together with EuroLeague" (Adam Silver, NBA)

"For the betterment of European basketball, the best outcome would be if we came together with the EuroLeague and came up with a systematic approach to growing the game throughout Europe," Adam Silver, commissioner of the NBA, said at a press conference held following two days of meetings of the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Investment funds, International authorities, …
• Article # 435718
• Published on 27/03/26 at 10:00