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2026 World Cup: 3 Argentina & 3 Brazil referees among the 52 selected

A total of 52 central referees have been selected for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced on 09/04/2026. Brazil and Argentina are the only two countries to have three central referees appointed for the competition. They are part of a group of 170 match officials - including 88 assistant referees…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Refereeing, …
• Article # 437438
• Published on 10/04/26 at 15:00
©  D.R.
2025-26 Serie A Enilive: Matchday 32 dedicated to promoting Made in Italy

The Lega Serie A and the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) have partnered to promote the “third National Made in Italy Day” during Matchday 32 of the 2025-26 Serie A Enilive season (10-13/04), the Italian league announced on 09/04/2026. The initiative aims to "celebrate Italian…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Authorities, Professional leagues, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 437294
• Published on 10/04/26 at 09:00
©  Deloitte
Women’s sport: projected global revenues of $3.04bn in 2026, vs $692m in 2022 (Deloitte)

Global revenues in women’s elite sports will reach $3.04bn (€2.6bn) in 2026, up 25% compared to 2025 ($2.41bn / €2.06bn) and 340% compared to $692m (€634m) in 2022, according to Deloitte in its report “Game changers: Unlocking the potential of women’s sports,” published on 08/04/2026. The…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 437212
• Published on 09/04/26 at 14:00
©  FIGC
FIGC: a report on "the state of Italian football" published by Gabriele Gravina, resigning president

"I have decided to publish this report on the state of Italian football in hopes that it will prompt reflection and in-depth analysis, including among those who, in recent days, have been keen to add to the already large chorus who believe they have all the answers" Gabriele Gravina, outgoing…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Governance, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 437166
• Published on 09/04/26 at 11:00
©  LFP
Ligue 1/Ligue 2: cumulative revenue of €2.363bn & net loss of €541m in 2024-25 (DNCG)

The 36 clubs in Ligue 1 McDonald's and Ligue 2 BKT posted cumulative revenue (excluding transfers) of €2.363bn in 2024-25, down 18% compared to 2023-24 (€2.872bn, with two more clubs at the time, i.e. 38 clubs in total). This is one of the key figures in the DNCG report on the “situation of French…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 437169
• Published on 09/04/26 at 10:00
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2026 World Cup: Iran requests relocation of its matches to Mexico, awaits FIFA response

"Our request to FIFA to transfer Iran’s matches from the United States to Mexico is still valid, but we have not yet received a response," said Ahmad Donyamali, Iran’s Minister of Sport, to Turkish state news agency Anadolu on 05/04/2026, on the 37th day of the war involving his country and the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Government, International authorities, …
• Article # 437127
• Published on 08/04/26 at 18:00
©  FIFPRO
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