governing

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FIFA, soccer’s governing body, has recommended fans arrive three hours early for matches at the stadium, located just outside L.A., which suffers from difficult parking and chaotic road access.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

They go off during summer festas, after Mass on big saint days, and, it turns out, when the governing party wins reelection.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

"Lt Fisher competed for the Great Britian Age Group team at the European Championships back in 2021, after finding triathlon when lockdown closed gyms and indoor sports venues," a spokesperson for the governing body said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Clubs whose players go to the World Cup, or appeared in qualifying, will receive increased compensation this summer, FIFA, the governing body of world football, announced on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Thanks to the rigid rules governing bug boys, Pollard was not even allowed to turn his head to look at his father as he rode past.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand