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Africa: a "historic Memorandum of Understanding" signed between African Leagues and FIFPRO Africa

African Leagues has signed a "historic Memorandum of Understanding" with FIFPRO Africa (African division of the international footballers’ union) in Cairo (EGY) on 28/03/2026. "This document marks a significant step forward in strengthening governance and labour relations across African…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 436962
• Published on 08/04/26 at 10:00
Brazil: "Historic meeting" between CBF and professional clubs over plans for a "single league"

The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) has organised a "historic meeting" with Série A (20 clubs) and Série B (20 clubs) teams, as well as representatives of Brazil’s regional federations, in Rio de Janeiro on 06/04/2026, "to launch discussions on the creation of a single football league in…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Federations, …
• Article # 436942
• Published on 07/04/26 at 18:00
©  LALIGA
LALIGA: Prasanna Kumar Ballepalli (ex-Deloitte) appointed director of technology, innovation and AI

Prasanna Kumar Ballepalli has been appointed director of technology, innovation and AI at LALIGA. He has held this position since March 2026, according to LALIGA's website. He is responsible for "leading the organisation's global technology strategy and the integration of artificial…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Professional leagues, Digital, Governance, …
• Article # 436923
• Published on 07/04/26 at 17:00
©  RC Lens
LFP: 46% of French people interested in football in 2025-26

As in 2023-24 and 2024-25, 46% of French people are interested in football in 2025-26, remaining the most popular sport in France. This is one of the key findings of the annual Ipsos barometer on interest in, engagement with and the image of sports, competitions and professional football clubs…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 436904
• Published on 07/04/26 at 16:00
©  News Tank
Weekly News Extra (30/03-03/04/2026)

• Jürgen Eissmann has been appointed CEO of DFB Euro GmbH, the company responsible for organising the Women's Euro 2029. • "Euro 2032 is scheduled (in Italy and Turkey) and will take place, of that there is no doubt. I just hope that the infrastructure (in Italy) will be ready. If that’s not the…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, …
• Article # 436726
• Published on 03/04/26 at 18:00
©  D.R.
NFL: launch of a professional flag football league with TMRW Sports and investors ($32m)

The National Football League has entered into a partnership with TMRW Sports (media and technology) to develop and operate "a professional flag football league for women and men," the NFL announced on 30/03/2026. The new league will launch with support from "a broad and influential investor…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Professional leagues, International development, …
• Article # 436378
• Published on 03/04/26 at 16:00
©  D.R.
FFF: agreement signed with GL events for use of the Stade de France until 2055

The Fédération Française de Football (FFF) and GL events, holder of the concession to operate the Stade de France (80,000 capacity) until 2055, have signed an agreement regarding the use of the Saint-Denis (close to Paris) stadium by the FFF "for the next 30 years," the parties announced on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Authorities, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 436740
• Published on 03/04/26 at 15:00
©  EFC
EFC: 54 new members, including Barça, since the start of the 2025-26 season, taking total to 819

A total of 54 new clubs have joined European Football Clubs (EFC) since the start of the 2025-26 season, bringing the organisation’s membership to 819 clubs from 55 countries and territories, the EFC announced following its board meeting in Prague (Czechia) on 31/03/2026. Among these new…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 436603
• Published on 03/04/26 at 13:00
©  EPCR
EPCR/Champions Cup: record attendance and growing audiences during the 2025-26 group stage

European Professional Club Rugby recorded "a record of more than 931,000 spectators" across the Investec Champions Cup group stage (four matchdays, 48 games), held from 15/12/2025 to 18/01/2026, the governing body said on 02/04/2026, on the eve of the Round of 16. The Investec Champions Cup…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media Audiences, Ticketing
• Article # 436613
• Published on 03/04/26 at 11:00
©  FIGC
FIGC: Gabriele Gravina resigns following Italy’s elimination, elective general assembly convened on 22/06

Gabriele Gravina, president of the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio since October 2018, announced his resignation and the convening of an elective general assembly on 22/06/2026, the FIGC announced on 02/04/2026. His resignation comes two days after Italy’s elimination in the 2026 World Cup…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 436612
• Published on 02/04/26 at 18:00