30
Sep 2026
Soquence Reopens Its Gates to Le Havre Fans
For the first time since the end of last season, supporters were back at the railings of Le Havre AC’s Soquence training centre. On Wednesday 30 September 2026, the reopening day, about fifty fans braved grey, damp weather to watch Didier Digard’s squad train for an hour. Afterwards, the players stayed for an impromptu session of autographs and photos.
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Sep 2026
Why Are Mexican Football Clubs So Popular With US Investors?
Last week, reports emerged from the Daily Mail that Burnley owners ALK Capital were considering a deal to purchase Mexican top division team Club León. Whether that deal materialises remains to be seen. Regardless, ALK’s exploration of a deal for León is another illustration of the growing trend of interest from American investors into Mexican
25
Sep 2026
Le Havre’s Soquence Training Pitches Are Ready
After a summer of works, the training pitches at Soquence are ready for use again! Pitches 2 and 3 at Soquence had been closed for renovation since June. The goal was to add a second hybrid pitch (pitch 3) and to rebuild the natural-grass pitch (pitch 2) so that it can also be converted to
11
Sep 2026
Seafrigo becomes Principal Partner of Le Havre Athletic Club
Seafrigo is becoming the main partner of Le Havre Athletic Club and will have its brand displayed on the front of the first team’s shirts. Having previously featured on the Ciel & Marine shirts from 2017 to 2020, Seafrigo wanted to renew its presence and strengthen its visibility to further extend and deepen its involvement with the HAC. Seafrigo was created in Le Havre more than 40 years ago
06
Aug 2026
Real Madrid sign Diomande in deal worth up to £120m
Yan Diomande’s signing from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to €140million (£119m; $161m) is the strongest sign of Real Madrid’s determination to supercharge their squad after two seasons of disappointment. He is the sixth summer arrival for the returning Jose Mourinho’s new project at the Santiago Bernabeu, following Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella and Carlos Espi. As they respond to back-to-back seasons without a
23
Jul 2026
Didier Digard praises Blue Crow Sports Group’s top executive: “He understood our vision very quickly”
In his first press conference since the end of last season, Le Havre head coach Didier Digard explained the reasons behind his contract extension. He also discussed the importance of a conversation with Ben Guill, the head of Blue Crow Sports Group, which owns HAC. By Sébastien Buron in Le Havre Published July 23, 2026, at 4:26 p.m. Digard had not spoken publicly since extending his contract on June 11.
23
Jul 2026
Didier Digard: “What motivates me? This club!”
Didier Digard spoke this Thursday for the first time this season. From recruitment to his contract extension, the HAC head coach addressed every topic. It was Didier Digard’s first media appearance of the season. Speaking in the comfortable surroundings of the 11 Club lounge before a gathering of journalists, the Le Havre coach spent more than half an hour discussing every aspect of the team’s return to action. The first
15
Jul 2026
Happiness Is (Soon) on the Pitch!
The HAC players will have brand-new pitches at Soquence within the next few weeks. The field at Stade CMA CGM Océane is also being renovated. Just as workers need good tools, footballers need good balls, good boots—and good pitches. Requested by the club and coaching staff and financially supported by Blue Crow Sports Group, investments are being made at Soquence this summer. Before work begins on the building, attention has
04
Jul 2026
Cancún FC 26-27 ‘Dark Cenote’ Special Kit Released
Mexican club Cancún FC has released its new 2026-27 ‘Dark Cenote’ special kit, produced by Adidas. Serving as a dark counterpart to the previously announced ‘Cenote’ third kit, the new jersey pays homage to the state of Quintana Roo and the extensive network of cenotes that has united the Mexican Caribbean region for thousands of years. The shirt debuted on the pitch on July 3, 2026, and is available for purchase through the
03
Jun 2026
Blue Crow Sports Group Sells CD Leganés Stake as Multi-Club Ownership Market Matures
Blue Crow Sports Group has sold its controlling interest in Spanish football club CD Leganés to international sports investment firm 885 Capital, concluding a four-year ownership period and highlighting the continued evolution of institutional investment in global football. The transaction, which closed June 1, transfers Blue Crow’s 84.21% ownership stake in the Madrid-based club to 885 Capital. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal represents more than a simple ownership change. It underscores how