Weekly News Extra (22 to 26 June 2026)

• The mandatory cooling breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup "do not generate any additional revenue for FIFA, as all commercial agreements were signed a long time ago. Our motivations are in no way financial. They are purely sporting," according to Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA.

• Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) will open a women’s pre-academy at the PSG Campus in Poissy (FRA) from the start of the 2026-27 school year. Designed for players aged 12 to 14, the programme will serve as a pathway to the club’s academy while strengthening the identification and development of young talent from the Paris region. 14 players will make up the inaugural class.

• The Coca-Cola Company, which has been associated with FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) since 1968, has extended as platinum partner (2^nd level) for a further five seasons, i.e. over the 2026-2031 cycle. The Powerade brand will be activated for the first time as part of the renewed agreement.

• UC3 and Relevent Football Partners have launched the tender process for the broadcasting rights to UEFA club competitions…