governing body
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Since then, Infantino has attended all kinds of events that don’t explicitly require the president of soccer’s governing body to be there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Until that point, Infantino’s most public role in soccer had been hosting tournament draws for UEFA, the governing body of European soccer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Iran's governing body says Fifa regulations state each federation involved in the World Cup receives 8% of the tickets for each of their matches, to distribute to supporters.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Embassy officials also called on Fifa, football's world governing body, to intervene on the visa row.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
In 1902, the sisters marched into the Board of Control, the governing body for the home, and demanded more funds.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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