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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…
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• Category(ies): International authorities, Media Audiences, Ticketing
• Article # 436613
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©  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…
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• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 436612
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©  NWSL

NWSL: Rachel Epstein appointed chief marketing officer, Brian Kelly chief commercial officer

Rachel Epstein and Brian Kelly have been appointed chief marketing officer and chief commercial officer of the National Women's Soccer League, the NWSL announced on 01/04/2026. • Rachel Epstein, previously Vice President of Live Sports and Audience Expansion at ESPN (The Walt Disney Company)…
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• Category(ies): Professional leagues, Governance, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 436526
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©  LFP

LFP/refereeing: test of public explanations of VAR-related decisions during PSG - Toulouse on 03/04/2026

The Ligue de Football Professionnel will test public announcements by referees to explain decisions taken when consulting VAR during Paris Saint-Germain - Toulouse FC, as part of Matchday 28 of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 McDonald’s season on 03/04 (kick-off at 20:45 CET), the LFP announced on…
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• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Federations, …
• Article # 436483
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©  D.R.

News Tank Football: elections, appointments & departures recorded in March 2026

• Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA Sports) from 2003 to 2010 and since March 2021, has been re-elected until 2031 in elections held on 15/03/2026. • Daniel McEwan, director of partnerships at Chelsea FC (Premier League) since January 2025, has left the club, he announced on…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Authorities, Media, …
• Article # 436270
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©  GDS

2026 World Cup/Italy: "The crisis is serious, we need to rethink football" (G. Gravina, FIGC)

"I understand that there may be calls for resignations, but these are matters which, according to the regulations, fall within the remit of the Federal Council. I have requested that a Federal Council meeting be convened next week, we must assess the situation internally. The objective…
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• Category(ies): Federations, Governance, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 436414
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©  FIFA

2026 World Cup: the 48 participating teams are known, DR Congo and Iraq last qualified

The Democratic Republic of Congo, which beat Jamaica (1-0 after extra time in Guadalajara, Mexico), and Iraq, which defeated Bolivia (2-1 in Monterrey, Mexico), are respectively the 47th and 48th teams to qualify for the final phase of the 2026 World Cup (the first edition with 48 teams and 104…
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• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 436367
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WLA: launch of the African Leagues, a new division to support the development of African club football

The World Leagues Association has launched a new regional division, African Leagues, bringing together eight African professional football leagues, the WLA announced on 28/03/2026. The eight founding members are Algeria, Botswana, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, who…
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• Category(ies): International authorities, Professional leagues, International development, …
• Article # 436294
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©  FIFA

2026 World Cup: Amnesty International warns of shortcomings in respect for human rights

"The 2026 World Cup is taking place amidst an acute human rights crisis. With just weeks to go until kick-off, FIFA’s claim that football unites the world sits in stark contrast to the divisive and repressive practices of the governments who host its flagship tournament," Amnesty International…
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• Article # 436186
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©  D.R.

Germany/4th division reform: unanimous support for a switch from five to four groups

The working group on the reform of the Regionalliga (German football’s 4th division) has concluded its work during a fifth meeting held on 25/03/2026. It unanimously supports a four-group Regionalliga, allowing all group winners to be promoted to the 3.Liga. This working group, chaired by…
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• Category(ies): Federations, Game - pitch, Legal, …
• Article # 436162
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