governing body
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After speaking to the US authorities, world governing body Fifa said Artan will miss the tournament.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The suspension was announced Monday after the ICC’s governing body voted, following a long U.N. investigation, that Mr. Khan had committed serious misconduct.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
World football's governing body Fifa, and its European counterpart Uefa, allow players with ICDs to participate in their competitions, as does Germany's Bundesliga, where Eriksen spent the past season playing for Wolfsburg.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
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
Should any such creature cause harm to, or draw the notice of, the Muggle community, that nation’s wizarding governing body will be subject to discipline by the International Confederation of Wizards.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
