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The Croatian Football Federation and technical partner Nike unveiled the new jerseys for the Croatian national football team ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Canada, the USA, and Mexico.

Former national football team coach Roger Finjord has been nominated to become the new president of the Norwegian Ski Federation, reflecting his significant involvement in both football and skiing.

The International Fencing Federation aimed to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to lift sanctions against suspended president Alisher Usmanov, but faced opposition from within.

The Nigeria Football Federation has initiated the electoral process for its 2026 elections, set to occur at an Extraordinary General Assembly in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Aivo Normak returns to the Estonian Athletics Federation after a 15-year hiatus, assessing the recent Indoor Athletics World Championships and the national team's potential.

Philippe Diallo, the president of the French Football Federation (FFF), confirmed in an exclusive interview that he knows who will be the next coach of the French national team.

Roberto Ibáñez, Ecuador's Deputy Minister of Sports, addressed the electoral situation of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, where Francisco Egas was re-elected despite legal limitations on consecutive terms.

Marijan Kustić, the president of the Croatian Football Federation, married entrepreneur Nika Perenčević in a wedding that attracted significant public attention.

Over 142 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul are limiting public services due to difficulties in diesel supply, as reported by the Federation of Municipal Associations of Rio Grande do Sul (Famurs).

The easing of restrictions on athletes from aggressor countries is complicating the organization of international competitions in Estonia according to Meelis Loit, the secretary general of the shooting federation.

Nigeria's women cricket team achieved a significant victory over Zimbabwe during the Nigeria Cricket Federation Women’s Invitational Tournament, while Rwanda's Fanny Uwagushimaninde set a T20I record.

Iran's football federation has called up German-Iranian striker Dennis Eckert Aiyensa for an extended squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Francisco Egas on his re-election as president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation for the 2027-2031 term.

Enno Pille, the head of the Ihaste equestrian center, has resigned from the board of the Estonian Equestrian Federation following controversy over hiring a convicted pedophile.

A 24-hour strike announced by the Panhellenic Federation of Railroad Workers will lead to the cancellation of all train services in Greece on March 23, 2026, with some train routes being replaced by buses starting from the evening of March 22.

The manager of Ihaste riding center, Enno Pille, resigned from the Estonian Equestrian Federation following the conviction of Marko Villemson for sexual offenses against a child.

Jelena Välbe resigns as president of the Russian Ski Federation following a major restructuring that merges various skiing organizations.

The Guinea Football Federation is calling for a review of the 1976 Afcon result, citing procedural inconsistencies following recent sanctions against Senegal for a similar walkout incident.

Linas Banys, a 27-year-old Lithuanian biathlete, has died, as reported by the Lithuanian Biathlon Federation.

Iran's football federation plans to participate in the FIFA World Cup if their matches are relocated from the US to Mexico due to escalating tensions between Iran and the US.

Entrepreneur Raimonds Kisiels was re-elected as president of the Latvian Automobile Federation (LAF) with 65 votes from members.

The Guinea Football Federation is urging CAF to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco's controversial walkout during the match.

The Guinea Football Federation is calling for a review of Morocco's 1976 AFCON victory, advocating for consistency in disciplinary decisions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

FIFA announced penalties against the Israeli Football Association for violations of anti-discrimination and fair play rules, while opting not to take action against Israeli clubs based in West Bank settlements despite Palestinian Football Association's concerns.

The International Federation of Journalists, ESHEA's Cultural Foundation, and POESY commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Messolonghi through several events linking historical memory to contemporary issues of war.

The president of the International Ski Federation (FIS), Johan Eliasch, is under scrutiny as he seeks a candidacy nomination from Sweden after the UK decided not to support him.

Architect Alejandro Madero, honorary president of the International Federation of Catholic Men, passed away at the age of 71 after battling liver cancer.

Jelena Välbe, the long-serving president of the Russian Cross-Country Ski Federation, is stepping down due to the formation of a new, larger organization.

The Senegalese Football Federation asserts that Senegal cannot lose its AFCON title despite a recent controversial decision by CAF to strip it of the championship.

The international athletic federation World Athletics has announced changes to the qualification system for track and field championships, favoring Finnish athletes.

Finnish skier Arsi Ruuskanen has to withdraw from the 10-kilometer race in Lake Placid due to illness, as reported by the Ski Federation.

Jelena Välbe confirms that she is stepping down as the president of the Russian skiing federation due to the reorganization of the federation into a larger winter sports body.

Francisco Egas has been re-elected for another four-year term as president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, emphasizing his commitment to continue implementing the strategic plan aimed at developing football in the country.

The Senegalese Football Federation announced plans to appeal a controversial decision that overturned their victory in the CAN 2025 final, awarding the title to Morocco.

Senegal's football federation is appealing the CAF's decision to strip the national team of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.

Footballer Dennis Cirkins, born in Ireland, had already obtained his Latvian passport independently four years ago, according to the president of the Latvian Football Federation, Vadims Ljašenko.

Iran's football federation president announced that while the country will boycott the United States, they will still participate in the World Cup, and are considering moving their match locations to Mexico.

The management of the National Police Federation in Iceland expresses serious concerns over the deteriorating condition of the police station in Ísafjörður, threatening closure if repairs are not addressed soon.

The provincial federation of retirees in Santa Elena is advocating for the construction of a tertiary hospital to ensure adequate healthcare for local residents.

The Estonian Academic Sports Federation has filed a criminal complaint against a former employee for embezzling nearly 70,000 euros from the organization.

The Iranian Football Federation President has announced that Iran is boycotting the United States but not the World Cup, amid uncertainties regarding the participation of the national team in the 2026 tournament.

The article explores the history and evolution of recreational fishing in Denmark over the past century through the lens of 'Sportsfiskeren', the official magazine of the Danish Sportsfisher's Federation.

Greece's Development Minister, Takis Theodorikakos, met with representatives of the Gas Station Owners Federation to discuss a temporary cap on profit margins, likely averting a planned strike.

The Iranian football federation president announced that Iran will boycott the United States but will participate in the World Cup, and discussions about possibly moving matches to Mexico are ongoing.

A Russian SU-30 fighter jet unlawfully entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo island, prompting Estonia's Foreign Ministry to summon the temporary envoy of the Russian Federation.

The Moroccan football federation has endorsed the CAF's ruling that awards Morocco a 3-0 victory over Senegal in the AFCON final, asserting it promotes fairness and respect for football regulations.

The president of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, stated that Iran is boycotting the United States but not the World Cup, asserting the team's intention to participate in the upcoming tournament despite political tensions.

Iran's football federation chairman has stated that Iran will not withdraw from the upcoming World Cup despite concerns about playing matches in the United States.

Jelena Välbe, the president of the Russian Ski Federation since 2010, has announced her departure as the organization is being dissolved in favor of a new sports federation.

The European Commission is set to investigate environmental irregularities at the Valdemingómez waste incinerator in Madrid following complaints from local residents and the Federation of Neighborhood Associations.