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©  Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball: launch of new digital platform to "accelerate the future of European basketball"

Euroleague Basketball has unveiled its new digital platform, Euroleague Basketball+, "designed to unite, strengthen and accelerate the future of European club basketball," the body announced on 8 July 2026. This new service "aims to reduce fragmentation across the basketball landscape while…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities, International authorities, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 447689
• Published on 08/07/26 at 18:00
©  RBFA
2026 World Cup / FIFA: Belgian federation "will continue to pursue the case (Balogun) off the pitch"

"The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is convinced that international football must be governed by a disciplinary and governance framework fully compliant with the principles of legal certainty, transparency, equal treatment and fair play. It will continue to pursue the ongoing case with…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Refereeing, …
• Article # 447692
• Published on 08/07/26 at 17:00
©  Deloitte
Deloitte: record €40.2bn in revenue (+6%) for European football in 2024-25

The European football market generated record revenue of €40.2bn during the 2024-25 season, up 6% from €38bn in 2023-24, according to the 2026 edition of Deloitte UK's Sports Business Group's Annual Review of Football Finance, published by the audit and advisory firm on 8 July 2026. According…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 447646
• Published on 08/07/26 at 14:00
©  Aurélien Meunier / Paris SG
Paris SG: three-year partnership with Atout France centred on the “Ici C’est Paris La Maison” concept

Atout France, the national tourism development agency, and Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) have signed "a three-year strategic partnership aimed at boosting France’s appeal among international tourists through ”Ici C’est Paris La Maison”, the experiential concept rolled out by the club in…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Government, International development, …
• Article # 447632
• Published on 08/07/26 at 13:00
©  CIO
IOC: suspension of the Russian NOC lifted; decision pending on national anthems, flags and emblems

"The International Olympic Committee executive board has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since 12 October 2023," the body announced on 7 July 2026. The IOC has therefore suspended its recommendations regarding the conditions for…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, International development, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 447552
• Published on 08/07/26 at 09:00
©  Fox
2026 World Cup: "I always respect the decisions of the Disciplinary Committee" (G. Infantino, FIFA)

"I read the decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee when they are issued. Sometimes I am surprised by them. Sometimes I agree with them, and sometimes I disagree. What I always do, however, is respect those decisions and the autonomy of the bodies that make them," Gianni Infantino, president…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 447520
• Published on 07/07/26 at 18:00
©  FFF
2026 World Cup / racism: "You are a despicable woman, unworthy of your office" (Kylian Mbappé)

"Madam Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman, unworthy of your office. You do not represent Paraguay, a country that has embodied passion and honour throughout this competition," Kylian Mbappé, captain of the France national team, wrote on 5 July 2026 in response to the violent racist abuse…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities, Geopolitics, Legal, …
• Article # 447424
• Published on 07/07/26 at 15:00
• Updated on08/07/26 at 09:40
©  EFC
European Football Clubs: Franckie Tourdre (ex-OM) appointed head of public affairs and communications

Franckie Tourdre has been appointed head of public affairs and communications at European Football Clubs (EFC), the organisation announced on 7 July 2026. He joins the association representing European professional clubs after working for three French clubs, first at AS Saint-Étienne…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, International authorities, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 447464
• Published on 07/07/26 at 13:00
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card "crosses a red line" (UEFA)

"Yesterday’s (5 July 2026) decision to suspend for a probationary period of a year the implementation of the one-match automatic suspension following the red card issued to the player Folarin Balogun crossed a red line," UEFA said, expressing its "disbelief at such an unprecedented…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 447299
• Published on 06/07/26 at 15:15
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: Lumen Field or "Seattle Stadium" in Washington State (United States)

The "Seattle Stadium" (Washington, USA), with a capacity of 66,925, is hosting six matches during the 2026 World Cup (see schedule below), including the Round of 16 between the United States and Belgium on 6 July (kick-off at 02:00 CET on 7 July). Designed by American architecture firm AECOM…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Stadiums, North America
• Article # 447236
• Published on 06/07/26 at 11:00