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Sportel Monaco 2026, to be held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco from 19 to 21 October 2026, will host the "CMO Brand Programme" for the first time in collaboration…
Circle Internet Group, a company specialising in financial services related to cryptocurrencies, has become the main shirt sponsor of Chelsea FC (Premier League) from the 2026-27 season onwards, the club…
The Italian sports equipment manufacturer Macron reported revenue of €117.5m in the first half of 2026 (1 January to 30 June 2026), up 9.8% compared with the first half of 2…
Chelsea FC (Premier League) have been handed a £10m (€11.7m) fine, in addition to a two-transfer-window registration ban, suspended until 30 June 2027, the Football Association announced on 31 July 20…
UEFA and European Leagues have published a sustainability manual for football competition organisers to help them "embed environmental and social responsibility across events of all sizes," on 23 June 2026.…
The 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony, co-organised by France Football (Amaury Group) and UEFA, will take place in London (England) for the first time on Monday 26 October 2026, the o…
A total of 10.87 million spectators attended Ligue 1 McDonald's and Ligue 2 BKT matches during the 2025-26 season, setting a record since both divisions simultaneously switched to 18 clubs…
"We are far from having maximised our commercial potential. In terms of partners, activation, ticketing and hospitality, we have room for improvement, which we must absolutely exploit to remain competitive…
"The arrival of the OutField fund in Le Mans is no coincidence. Significant preparatory work was carried out upstream to analyse the market and study a wide range of clubs,…
"We are the first club in Italy to develop a structured and strategic audio and scent branding system. It is also a new way to approach a sports brand, because…
