Over the past 24 hours, several notable events have unfolded in European sports:
Football (Soccer):
-
UEFA’s Partnership with Relevent: UEFA has expanded its collaboration with U.S. marketing agency Relevent, granting it exclusive rights to sell commercial rights for national-team competitions from 2028 to 2036. This follows an earlier agreement where Relevent was tasked with marketing Champions League broadcast and sponsorship rights for UEFA from 2027 to 2033. (apnews.com)
-
Europa League 2026/27 Season: The Europa League season is underway, featuring 36 teams competing in a league phase from September 16 to January 28. Each team plays eight matches, after which the top eight advance to the round of 16, and those ranked 9th-24th enter a playoff for the remaining spots. (fourfourtwo.com)
Rugby:
- European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27: The tournament has commenced, with Bordeaux Bègles defending their title against Gloucester. Notable fixtures include Leinster visiting Clermont, Toulouse facing Exeter, and Connacht returning to the top-tier competition against Saracens. (techradar.com)
Cycling:
- Paris-Tours 2026: Per Strand Hagenes of Visma-Lease a Bike claimed a dramatic solo victory in the 2026 Paris-Tours, marking the race’s 120th edition. He launched his attack with just under a kilometer to go, holding off Jasper Stuyven (Soudal-QuickStep), who finished second. (cyclingnews.com)
Football (Spain):
- Lamine Yamal’s Position Experiment: Barcelona’s young forward, Lamine Yamal, is set to play a significant match against Real Betis in La Cartuja. Previously debuting as a professional and playing as an attacking midfielder, Yamal has expressed interest in playing centrally, believing he can be more decisive in that role. (as.com)
Highlights:
- European soccer body UEFA ties financial future to US agency Relevent in 2nd rights sales deal, Published on Tuesday, October 13
- How to watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27: Free streams & TV channels, Published on Friday, October 16
- ‘It’s the last day of racing so you just give it your all’ – Per Strand Hagenes closes out the year with solo win in Paris-Tours, Published on Sunday, October 11
