federation

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The federation said its sector is exposed to supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising energy costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In 2023, the president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, sparked enormous controversy when he celebrated the victory of the women's team in the World Cup final by kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Morocco’s federation, which had formally protested the result, said that it “never intended to challenge the sporting performance of the teams,” but didn’t deny that it was hoping for this very outcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

"After the game, unfortunately, the Australian police came and intervened, removing one or two of the players from the hotel, according to the news we have," federation boss Mehdi Taj said on Iranian state television.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Today, the Federal Republic of Germany is a thriving democracy with a federation of sixteen states.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti