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Roger Hampel Image: Tether Tether has submitted a binding all-cash proposal to Exor to acquire its controlling stake in Juventus Football Club, signalling a potential ownership change at one of Europe’s most established football institutions. The proposal, dated 12 December 2025, concerns Exor’s 65.4 percent shareholding and remains subject to regulatory approvals and the execution of definitive transaction documentation. Transaction Structure and Ownership Scope Tether Juven

Roger Hampel Image: Inter Miami The 2025 MLS Cup delivered the strongest media performance in the competition’s history, highlighting Major League Soccer’s growing relevance across digital platforms and international markets. According to league data, the final reached more than 4.6 million viewers across all platforms and generated record social engagement, reinforcing MLS’s position as a digitally driven sports property. Inter Miami CF secured its first MLS Cup title with a

Roger Hampel Image: Tarczyński S.A. Tarczyński S.A. has extended its title sponsorship of Tarczyński Arena Wroclaw for a further six years, securing the naming rights of the venue until 2034. The new agreement, signed ahead of the expiration of the current contract, is valued at PLN 30 million net (approximately €7 million) and is based on the same commercial terms as the existing deal. The early renewal reflects the commercial impact of the partnership and positions the stad

Roger Hampel Image: Arsenal FC Arsenal FC has announced a multi-year partnership with Deel, the global payroll and human resources platform, naming the company its Official HR Platform Partner. The agreement marks Deel’s first major entry into global sport and reflects the company’s ambition to scale its brand and enterprise footprint through elite football. Under the partnership, Deel branding will be visible across Emirates Stadium and Arsenal’s digital channels, including

Roger Hampel Image: FIFA FIFA has confirmed that Arsenal Stadium and Brentford Stadium will host the decisive phase of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, with semi-finals, third-place play-off and final scheduled in London from 28 January to 1 February 2026. The event marks the first edition of a newly created intercontinental competition that brings together reigning women’s club champions from multiple confederations. The tournament has been approved by the FIFA Coun

Roger Hampel Swedish club Enskede IK (currently competes in Division 2 Södra Svealand) has introduced a new logo and visual identity as part of a broader branding update approved at a previous annual meeting. The redesign was presented to members during an information session held on Tuesday evening, with more than one hundred participants attending either in person or digitally. The branding work was carried out by Bedow Design, whose founder Perniclas Bedow also sits on th

Roger Hampel Image: Valencia CF Valencia CF has named Daplast as the official Stadium Partner for the Nou Mestalla project, establishing a strategic supply agreement covering general seating and a majority of the hospitality seating portfolio. The partnership positions the Córdoba-based manufacturer as a key contributor to the stadium’s spectator experience, with Daplast set to deliver more than 69,000 of the venue’s 70,044 seats ahead of the scheduled 2027 opening. The agree

Roger Hampel Image: RB Leipzig RB Leipzig has appointed Tatjana Haenni as its new Chief Executive Officer, with her tenure beginning on 1 January 2026. The announcement marks a significant restructuring of the club’s leadership model as Leipzig adapts to rising operational, regulatory and commercial demands in both domestic and international football. Haenni will join a four-person management board alongside Johann Plenge (Business), Florian Hopp (Administration) and Marcel S

Roger Hampel Image: Paris Saint-Germain Paris Saint-Germain has relaunched PSG LIMITED, a capsule series of limited-edition collaborations positioned at the intersection of sport, design and urban culture. The project continues the club’s broader commercial strategy of developing premium lifestyle products that extend the PSG brand beyond traditional merchandise and into adjacent consumer sectors. The 2025 edition consists of three collaborations unveiled exclusively at the P

Roger Hampel Image: Athletic Club Athletic Club has renewed and expanded its collaboration framework with BCD Sports Spain and B travel, two entities within Ávoris Corporación Empresarial, reinforcing a relationship that has played a central role in the club’s travel and service operations for two decades. Two-Sided Partnership Structure Under Ávoris Athletic Club The renewal extends a partnership that began in the 2004/05 season and has since become one of the most stable re

Roger Hampel Image: Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest has launched a redesigned official website and a new mobile app, marking a significant step in the club’s broader digital transformation strategy. The rollout introduces an updated visual identity, streamlined navigation and an integrated content environment designed to centralise match coverage, ticketing, video output and supporter services. A Consolidated Digital Hub for Supporters Nottingham Forest The updated platfo

Roger Hampel Image: Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest has taken a formal step forward in its planned redevelopment of The City Ground, inviting supporters and local residents to review proposals for a major infrastructure project expected to reshape both the club’s matchday environment and the surrounding riverside area. The initiative represents one of the most significant capital investments in the club’s modern history and aligns with owner Evangelos Marinakis’ long-term

Roger Hampel Image: QSI Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire Belgian club KAS Eupen, marking a new addition to its expanding multi-club portfolio. The agreement provides for a full takeover following regulatory approval and includes the immediate assumption of sporting operations. The move further consolidates QSI’s position as a global football and sports investment operator, adding to its majority ownership of Paris Saint-Germai

Roger Hampel Image: Inter Milan Santa Margherita has introduced a new Inter-branded special edition of its Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut, marking the latest activation in its role as FC Internazionale Milano’s Official Wine Supplier. The launch follows the recent renewal of the partnership and reflects the broader trend of luxury and premium FMCG brands leveraging football licensing to strengthen market positioning and expand audience reach. The initiative aligns

Roger Hampel Image: Sunderland AFC Sunderland AFC has opened a final sales window for its commemorative stadium bricks, a limited-edition retail product positioned within the club’s wider matchday and stadium commercial strategy. The initiative allows supporters to purchase personalised engraved bricks installed at the Stadium of Light, contributing to the club’s ongoing efforts to monetise physical infrastructure and diversify non-broadcast revenue streams. The bricks will b

Roger Hampel Image: Precision Labs As reported by Munich-Startup.de , Munich-based foodtech company Precision Labs has secured more than €4 million in seed financing, attracting investors from venture capital, the food industry and elite professional sport. Among the athletes participating in the round are FC Bayern München players Serge Gnabry and Joshua Kimmich, who expand their investment portfolios into the growing dairy-alternative segment. The oversubscribed round inclu

Roger Hampel Image: Paris FC Paris FC has presented an ambitious expansion and modernisation plan for its training centre in Orly, marking one of the club’s most significant infrastructure projects to date. Supported by the Île-de-France Region, the Val-de-Marne Department, the Métropole du Grand Paris and several partner municipalities, the project reflects the club’s accelerated sporting and economic development following its recent rise to Ligue 1 and expansion of its wome

Roger Hampel Image: Manchester City Manchester City has announced a partnership with Radisson Hotel Group for the operation of its new 401-room hotel, The Medlock, set to open in late 2026 as part of the club’s wider Etihad Campus development. The project expands the club’s ambition to transform the stadium area into a year-round sports and entertainment district, adding hospitality assets to complement matchdays, concerts and large-scale events. The Medlock will be directly

Roger Hampel Image: Górnik Zabrze Górnik Zabrze has confirmed that LP Holding GmbH, owned by former Germany international and long-time club ambassador Lukas Podolski, has acquired a stake in the club as part of an ongoing privatisation process led by the City of Zabrze. The transaction marks a formal shift in the club’s ownership structure and positions Podolski as the second-largest shareholder. According to the announcement, LP Holding GmbH purchased 104,611 registered sha

Roger Hampel Image: FC Schalke 04 FC Schalke 04 has released a limited-edition “Gelsenkirchen 150 Years” anniversary kit, created in partnership with adidas and 11teamsports, marking the city’s 150th anniversary with a merchandise-driven initiative designed to strengthen local identity and generate community-focused revenue. The kit will debut on 14 December in Schalke’s home match against 1. FC Nürnberg, after which match-worn shirts will be auctioned in support of the club’