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Roger Hampel Image: Paris Saint-Germain Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed the selection of 34 amateur clubs from the Île-de-France region for the sixth edition of its Club Tour SNIPES programme, continuing its structured approach to youth development and regional engagement. The initiative will involve nearly 2,000 young players during the spring period, combining training sessions delivered by PSG technical staff with a tournament format hosted at the club’s Campus in Poissy

Roger Hampel Image: Sevilla FC Sevilla FC has launched a new Easter Academy Camp in London, marking another step in the club’s internationalisation strategy as it continues to export its player development model beyond Spain. The initiative, operated through Sevilla FC Academy, targets young players aged 8 to 19 and introduces the club’s official training methodology into one of the most competitive and commercially significant football markets in Europe. While positioned as

Roger Hampel Image: Manchester City Manchester City has launched Man City North Texas FC, a new youth football team in the United States, as the club continues to expand its grassroots and coaching ecosystem internationally. The initiative is designed for players aged 8 to 19 and will deliver structured training programmes based on the same coaching methodology used across Manchester City’s global football operations. The project represents a further step in the club’s long-t

Roger Hampel Image: LALIGA LALIGA has officially presented the kits for its upcoming Retro Matchday during LALIGA Fashion Night at Madrid Fashion Week, positioning the initiative within a broader strategy that connects football with the global fashion and creative industries. The presentation brought together jerseys from clubs competing in both LALIGA EA SPORTS and LALIGA HYPERMOTION, each inspired by historical designs that have shaped the identity of Spanish football over

Roger Hampel Image: Manchester City Manchester City has announced a new partnership with N-able, naming the company as the club’s Official Cybersecurity Partner across both men’s and women’s teams. The agreement will see N-able support the club’s digital infrastructure by providing cybersecurity solutions designed to protect operational systems, data and internal processes across the organisation. The partnership reflects the increasing importance of cybersecurity within elit

Roger Hampel Image: Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate has reported a significant increase in its commercial performance, with sponsorship and partnership revenues doubling in recent years, now accounting for approximately 30% of the club’s operating income. The update was shared during the club’s first-ever sponsor summit, held at the Mâs Monumental Stadium, where River Plate brought together its commercial partners to present its evolving brand and business

Roger Hampel Image: Everton FC Everton FC has entered into a new commercial partnership with Heinz, naming the global food brand as the club’s Official Sauce Supplier at the recently opened Hill Dickinson Stadium. The agreement will see Heinz products integrated across the stadium’s food and beverage offering, alongside branding visibility during matches and major events. The partnership reflects Everton’s broader strategy of building a multi-layered commercial ecosystem arou

Roger Hampel Image: Manchester City Manchester City has confirmed that the first phase of its club-branded residential project in Abu Dhabi, developed in partnership with UAE-based real estate company Ohana Development, has sold out. The development, named Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, was originally announced in January 2026 as a large-scale waterfront project located along the Yas Canal. The update marks the first commercial milestone for the project, which repre

Roger Hampel Image: Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF has renewed its partnership with Duracell, extending the agreement that designates the global battery manufacturer as the club’s Official Power Partner. The collaboration, originally launched in February 2024, represented Duracell’s first commercial partnership in football. The renewal comes at a significant moment for Inter Miami as the club prepares to enter a new phase of development with the upcoming opening of Nu Stadium

Roger Hampel Image: FC Barcelona Joan Laporta has been re-elected as President of FC Barcelona, securing a new mandate from club members following the latest presidential elections. Running under the “Defensem el Barça” candidacy, Laporta received 32,934 votes, representing 68.18% of ballots cast, comfortably defeating rival candidate Víctor Font, who received 14,385 votes (29.78%). A total of 984 ballots (2.04%) were submitted as blank votes. Laporta Secures Fourth Presidenc

Roger Hampel Image: Palermo FC Palermo FC has reached a new milestone in its plan to modernise the Renzo Barbera Stadium, following the successful completion of the project’s preliminary services conference — a key administrative step required before redevelopment can move forward. The development represents an important stage in the broader process aimed at transforming the historic stadium into a modern sports venue capable of supporting both professional football and wider

Roger Hampel Image: Liverpool FC Liverpool FC and adidas have introduced a new heritage merchandise collection inspired by the club’s iconic 1995–96 away kit, reflecting the growing commercial appeal of retro football designs within the global sportswear market. The range, titled “Bringback”, revisits one of the club’s most recognisable shirt designs from the 1990s, combining archival aesthetics with modern reinterpretations aimed at both collectors and contemporary supporter

Roger Hampel Image: PSV Eindhoven PSV Eindhoven and Dutch theme park Efteling have unveiled a special edition football shirt created as part of their long-standing partnership, combining elements of club history, regional identity and interactive technology. The design forms part of a broader collaboration between the Eredivisie club and one of the Netherlands’ most recognised entertainment brands. Rather than functioning as a conventional kit release, the project aims to con

Roger Hampel Image: Inter Milan FC Internazionale Milano has partnered with luxury publishing company Opus to launch Inter The Opus – 118 Marquee Edition , a limited collector’s publication marking the club’s 118-year history. Only 118 hand-numbered copies of the edition will be produced worldwide, positioning the project within the growing market for ultra-premium football collectibles aimed at high-value supporters and memorabilia collectors. The book is the first Opus publ

Roger Hampel Image: Crystal Palace SunExpress Airlines has unveiled a Crystal Palace-themed aircraft, marking a new stage in the airline’s partnership with the Premier League club. The aircraft, named “The Eagle,” was presented at London Gatwick Airport during a dedicated ceremony involving executives from SunExpress, Crystal Palace FC and Gatwick Airport, alongside club legend Mark Bright. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 (registration TC-SMF) will now operate across the SunExpress rout

Roger Hampel Image: PSG Paris Saint-Germain partnered with Paris-based design school École Camondo to create a special artistic poster for the club’s UEFA Champions League round-of-16 fixture against Chelsea FC. The artwork, unveiled ahead of the first match, was designed by Jules Ragot, a student at École Camondo, and formed part of an ongoing collaboration between the club and the design institution aimed at showcasing emerging creative talent through football-related visua

Roger Hampel Image: Atlético de Madrid Atlético de Madrid has appointed former Spain international David Villa to its Board of Directors, marking the striker’s return to the club in an executive capacity. The announcement was made during the formation of the club’s new board at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, where Enrique Cerezo will continue serving as president and Miguel Ángel Gil will remain chief executive. Former Atlético Player Returns in Governance Role David Villa pre

Roger Hampel Image: Atlético de Madrid Atlético de Madrid has announced a promotional partnership with Netflix centred around the launch of the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie, expanding the universe of the globally popular television series. The collaboration will be activated during Atlético’s upcoming LaLiga fixture against Getafe at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, turning the matchday environment into a themed promotional platform connected to the film’s release. The initiat

Roger Hampel Image: VfB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart has launched a youth football exchange programme in partnership with the Chinese city of Nanjing, marking a new step in the Bundesliga club’s international development strategy. The initiative will be implemented through the VfB Football School, with football activities expected to reach approximately 350 schools across the Nanjing region. The programme aims to introduce structured football training for children and teenagers wh

Roger Hampel Image: Aston Villa Aston Villa has introduced a new St. Patrick’s Day-themed merchandise collection, linking the club’s retail strategy with the long-standing historical and cultural connections between Villa Park and Birmingham’s Irish community. The collection, developed in collaboration with Fanatics, incorporates design elements inspired by Irish culture and the club’s historical association with Irish footballers who played key roles in Aston Villa’s history