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Italy / FIGC: Sports Minister invited to next Federal Council meeting on 17 September 2026

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago "informed the Federal Council of the discussions he has held with Andrea Abodi, Italy's Minister for Sports and Youth, on all major issues affecting Italian football, announcing that he has invited the minister to attend the next Federal…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Governance, Legal, …
• Article # 449728
• Published on 29/07/26 at 16:00
©  D.R.
European Football Clubs: Jeremy Cottino appointed director of programmes & delivery

Jérémy Cottino has been appointed director of programmes & delivery at European Football Clubs (EFC), the Frenchman announced on 28 July 2026. He joined EFC in May 2023 as director of membership. Daniel Cerejido has succeeded him as head of club relations. Before joining the European clubs…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Governance, Europe
• Article # 449672
• Published on 29/07/26 at 13:00
©  FIFA
FIFA: Gianni Infantino plans to create a commercial company with private investors, UEFA protests

Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, is planning to indirectly sell stakes in the commercial activities related to the World Cup to private investors. Gianni Infantino could become the “commissioner” of a new company, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), as part of this project discussed with the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Investment funds, International authorities, …
• Article # 449676
• Published on 29/07/26 at 11:30
©  FIGC
Italy: Roberto Mancini reappointed head coach, Claudio Ranieri named FIGC technical director

"Roberto Mancini will return as head coach of the national team, while Claudio Ranieri will take on the role of the Federation’s technical director and will also serve as president of ”Club Italia”," announced Giovanni Malago, president of the FIGC, following a Federal Council meeting on 28 July…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Game - pitch, Legal, …
• Article # 449626
• Published on 28/07/26 at 18:15
©  Federico Pestellini
FIFA: "Strong institutions do not discredit those who ask questions" (Javier Tebas, LALIGA)

"Strong institutions do not discredit those who ask questions; they answer them. And one thought, Gianni: when a leader devotes an entire message to discrediting those exercising legitimate scrutiny, it is inevitable to ask… why now? Is there something that explains such a defensive tone? Is…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Professional leagues, Governance
• Article # 449574
• Published on 28/07/26 at 16:00
©  News Tank
FFF: “The arrival of Zinedine Zidane is an exceptional moment for the Federation” (Philippe Diallo)

"The appointment of Zinedine Zidane as head coach of the France national team is an exceptional moment for the Federation, which has not faced a change of head coach for 14 years. The France team has once again reached the World Cup semi-finals and I want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Governance, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 449555
• Published on 28/07/26 at 14:00
©  D.R.
European Football Clubs: Daniel Cerejido promoted to Head of Club Relations

Daniel Cerejido has been promoted to Head of Club Relations at European Football Clubs (EFC), he announced on LinkedIn on 27 July 2026. Having joined EFC in November 2023 as an Account Manager in the Membership Department, he was promoted to Senior Club Relations Manager in March 2025. "I…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, International authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 449512
• Published on 28/07/26 at 12:00
©  Premier League
England: new rule tried to discourage goalkeeper “injuries” used to disrupt the flow of play

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a joint request from the Premier League, EFL, the FA, WSL Football, Pro Ref (ex PGMOL) and the National League to trial a new rule during the 2026-27 season aimed at discouraging goalkeeper injuries used to disrupt the flow of play…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 449491
• Published on 28/07/26 at 10:00
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup / FIFA: 9 million fans attend Fan Festivals across 13 host cities

A total of 9,017,000 fans attended the 13 FIFA Fan Festival sites across the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced on 27 July 2026. The 2026 edition set a new attendance record for the FIFA fan zones programme since its launch at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. By…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Sponsors - Partners, Ticketing, …
• Article # 449470
• Published on 27/07/26 at 18:00
©  RFEF
Spain: families affected by wildfires housed at RFEF headquarters near Madrid

The Real Federacion Espanola de Futbol (RFEF) has made its headquarters at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas available to accommodate vulnerable families evacuated from their municipalities due to the severe wildfires affecting the Madrid region and Castile and León, the federation announced on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Stadiums, Spain
• Article # 449375
• Published on 27/07/26 at 12:00