Weekly News Extra (29 June to 3 July 2026)

• A proposal by Patrice Motsepe, president of CAF, to increase the number of participating teams on the TotalEnergies AFCON from 24 to 28, starting with the 2028 edition, was rejected by the Confédération Africaine de Football's executive committee, according to The Guardian.

• Liverpool FC (Premier League) have unveiled a permanent memorial at Anfield, named "Forever 20", in tribute to former player Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who died in a road traffic accident in July 2025.

• The Sportfive agency has become the exclusive partner of Villarreal CF (LALIGA EA Sports) for virtual advertising and LED production and commercialisation.

• The audiovisual group Zee has acquired the broadcasting rights to the Bundesliga in India starting from the 2026-27 season.

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