Weekly News Extra (19-23/05/2025)

• The CAF and the European Commission have signed a partnership agreement for the development and promotion of school and youth football in Africa, as well as "the expansion of the cultural, trade and investment relationships between the two continents."
• Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1 McDonald's) posted a record average attendance of 51,003 at the Groupama Stadium at the end of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season, up sharply on 2023-24 (45,379).
• Tipico, a sports betting operator registered in Malta, has signed an agreement with the Deutscher Fussball Bund to become the main partner of the 3.Liga for three seasons (2025-2028).
• Australian pay-TV group Foxtel has acquired the full media rights to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Australia, under sub-licence from its owner DAZN.

These are some of the news items that did not make it into an article this week, but which are nevertheless, worthy of your attention.

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