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

Bader Al Reziza has been elected president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation for a four-year term (2026-2030) at an extraordinary general assembly held in Riyadh.

Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO and chairman of the executive board of FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) since May 2023, has had his contract extended until 30 June 2029 by decision of Bayern’s supervisory board.

"FIFA can confirm that the working relationship between FIFA and Kevin Lamour as FIFA’s chief operating officer has ended on 17 August 2026," a spokesperson for the international federation said in a statement sent to several media outlets, including News Tank.

Alex Smith has joined Chelsea FC (Premier League) as director of partnerships.

Kaitlyn Beale, VP global partnership sales at City Football Group, has left her role…