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Middle East conflict: Finalissima, Bahrain and Saudi Arabian F1 Grands Prix cancelled

Formula One Group has confirmed the cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix (scheduled for the weekend of 10-12/04/2026) and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (17-19/04) "due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region," announced the organising body of the FIA Formula One World Championship on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 434190
• Published on 16/03/26 at 16:00
©  News Tank
Weekly News Extra (09-13/03/2026)

• The Finalissima between Spain and Argentina, winners of the Euro and the Copa América respectively in 2024, will ultimately take place on 27/03 at the Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, rather than in Qatar. This change of venue is due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. • The AC Milan - FC…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, …
• Article # 434015
• Published on 13/03/26 at 18:00
©  FIFA
FIFA: publication of a handbook "to support families navigating agent representation in youth football"

FIFA has published the "Parents’ education on football handbook" developed in collaboration with the football agent working group and Loughborough University (England), announced the body on 12/03/2026. The 85-page document is designed "to equip parents with the knowledge and practical tools…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 434055
• Published on 13/03/26 at 17:10
©  European Leagues
European Leagues: "Tackling the growing polarisation of football is our central objective" (C. Schäfer)

"Our central strategic objective for the years ahead is to tackle the growing financial and sporting polarisation of football by driving a significant change in the redistribution of revenues from international club competitions — while in parallel advocating for stronger cost-control and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 434027
• Published on 13/03/26 at 15:20
©  European Leagues
52nd European Leagues GA: adoption of the 2026-2027 strategic plan and expansion to women's leagues

• "Addressing growing polarisation across the game to preserve competitive balance; • re-enforcing governance as a means to deliver optimal decision-making; • enacting a legislative framework to combat piracy; • strengthening industrial relations through an ongoing commitment to the social…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, International authorities, …
• Article # 433967
• Published on 13/03/26 at 11:15
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: Iran withdraws from participation following US attacks on its soil

"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the 2026 World Cup," said Ahmad Donyamali, Iran's Minister of Sport, to the Iranian state television regarding his country's participation in the competition co-hosted by the United…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 433799
• Published on 12/03/26 at 11:00
• Updated on13/03/26 at 16:24
©  DFB
Germany/DFB: budget for youth development in the 3.Liga up from €3m to €5m (+66.6%)

The Deutscher Fussball Bund has approved a two-thirds increase in funding for youth development in the 3.Liga for the 2026-27 season, from €3m to €5m. The decision was taken by the DFB general assembly and supervisory board at a meeting on 10/03/2026. The total amount will be distributed among…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Federations, Finance, …
• Article # 433728
• Published on 12/03/26 at 10:00
©  OL
French pro football: seven Ligue 1 presidents call on public authorities to fast-track governance reform

"We call on public authorities to accelerate the urgently needed reform of French professional football governance," wrote seven presidents of Ligue 1 clubs in an opinion piece published in several French regional dailies on 11/03/2026. Guillaume Cerutti (Stade Rennais FC), Pierre Ferracci…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, …
• Article # 433623
• Published on 11/03/26 at 14:00
©  RFEF
Spain: first collective agreement signed between the RFEF and football referees

Rafael Louzán, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (Real Federación Española de Fútbol, RFEF), and Paco Hevia, representative of AESAF (Spanish Association of Football Referees), signed the first collective agreement governing the rights and obligations of referees and assistant…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, Social partners, …
• Article # 433550
• Published on 11/03/26 at 09:00
©  ESTADO MAYOR DE LA DEFENSA
LALIGA: agreement signed with the Spanish Ministry of Defence to promote sport as a tool for soft power

LALIGA and CESEDEN (Centro Superior de Estudios de la Defensa Nacional / Higher Centre for National Defence Studies), which reports to the Spanish Ministry of Defence, have signed an agreement to promote sport as a tool for diplomacy and soft power. "This collaboration represents another step…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Government, Professional leagues, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 433473
• Published on 10/03/26 at 16:00