Weekly News Extra (19-23 October 2026)

• In Spain, the Higher Sports Council (CSD) has referred to the Administrative Sports Tribunal statements by Javier Tebas, president of LALIGA, comparing the communication methods of Real Madrid CF (LALIGA EA Sports) to those of Nazi Germany.

• Everton in the Community, the charitable arm of Everton FC (Premier League), supported 46,463 people in 2025-26, almost 10,000 more than in 2024-25, and estimates its annual social value at £80.1m (around €92m), according to its latest Impact Report.

• Pelliconi, an Italian manufacturer of closures and caps, has extended its partnership as training kit sponsor of Bologna FC 1909 (Serie A Enilive) for the 2026-27 season.

• FIFA has launched the tender for broadcasting rights to the 2030 World Cup in the United States and Puerto Rico, with an option…