North Korea seems to have a spy nest in Vienna. Estonian taekwondo leaders: 'We don't really interact with them'
North Korea's long-standing European Union stronghold, the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) based in Vienna, is now under increased scrutiny from Austrian authorities.
Not just a 'door slam' in the Copa America: Ramón Jesurún, president of the Colombian Football Federation, arrested
Ramón Jesurún, president of the Colombian Football Federation, and his son were arrested in Miami after an incident at the Copa América final where security failures allowed thousands of un-ticketed fans to enter the stadium.
David Colmenares recognizes the Court for holding sessions in Chiapas: 'Justice reaches the territory'
David Colmenares Páramo, the Superior Auditor of the Federation, commended the court's efforts to improve local governance through initiatives aimed at ensuring transparency in public spending.
NEITI hails Tinubu’s new executive order for blocking oil revenue leaks
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative praises President Tinubu's Executive Order 9 aimed at directly remitting oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account.
Kováčik remains president of SFZ despite mobile phone scandal. He accused a federation member of enriching himself by 200,000 euros.
Ján Kováčik was re-elected as president of the Slovak Football Association (SFZ) despite facing controversy over the purchase of mobile phones.
The Orientation Federation opposes DAP's plans to charge for organizing competitions in nature
The Latvian Orienteering Federation is against the proposed regulations by the Nature Conservation Agency that would impose fees for public sporting events in protected natural areas.
A New Record Expected in the Latvian Hockey Championship
A record for the highest-scoring player in the Latvian Hockey Championship may soon be broken by Elvijs Želubovskis, according to the Latvian Hockey Federation.
Scandal in Speed Skating: The Ice-Cold Truth
The President of the Olympic Speed Skating Federation, Matthias Große, has barred two journalists from ARD, raising questions about the accountability and transparency of publicly funded sports organizations in Germany.
A SEISMIC SHIFT: President Orders Direct Remittance of Oil, Gas Revenues to Federation Account
Nigeria's president has mandated direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, addressing inefficient spending by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited.
The PSOE of Extremadura stirs again without a clear candidate to lead the federation
The PSOE of Extremadura is in turmoil as it faces another electoral cycle with no clear leadership candidate amid significant internal tensions.
Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci, Top Scorer of the 1990 World Cup, Dies: What Happened to the Former Italian Footballer?
Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci, the prominent Italian forward and top scorer of the 1990 World Cup, has passed away at the age of 59, as confirmed by the Italian Football Federation.
China remains willing to work closely with Russia, warns Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his commitment to closely cooperate with Russia during a meeting with Russian Federation Council Chair Valentina Matviyenko in Beijing.
2026 Alberta budget taxes criticized as ‘another version of equalization’
The 2026 Alberta budget has been met with criticism over its predicted deficit and increases in taxes and fees despite promises from the government to avoid tax hikes.
Cycling Federation Chairman: It was a mistake for me to call snow removal sexist. But the debate overshadowed the important issue
The chairman of the Cycling Federation admits it was a mistake to label snow removal as sexist while emphasizing the crucial issue of inadequate snow clearing on bike paths in Denmark.
Possible reduction of clubs in Serie A will be decided in extraordinary FEF congress at the end of April
The potential reduction of teams in Ecuador's Serie A will be discussed in an extraordinary congress of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) at the end of April, following inconclusive resolutions in the ordinary congress.
FEF presented its balance for 2025: 29 points in South American qualifiers, $22.1 million paid in debts, and 76% investment in development
Ecuador's Football Federation (FEF) announced significant achievements for 2025, including a successful qualification for the 2026 World Cup and financial improvements.
Darwin Palacios, Vice President of Orense: 'We haven't been able to talk with Francisco Egas for a year'
Darwin Palacios from Orense Sporting Club voiced concerns about communication issues with Ecuadorian Football Federation President Francisco Egas during a recent congress.
FEF Congress 2026 approves financial report for 2025 and projects expenses of $37.9 million for 2026
The Ecuadorian Football Federation approved its financial report for 2025 and projected expenses for 2026 during their Congress in Guayaquil.
Was the 'World Cup Champion' appointed as the successor to Rakhraqi? The Moroccan Federation responds
The Moroccan Football Federation denied rumors of appointing a new head coach for the national team in response to media speculation about the potential appointment of Mohamed Wahbi.
FEF will assume developmental expenses from 2026: 'We will cover accommodation, transportation, and food,' says Francisco Egas
The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) announced it will take over the financial burden of transportation, accommodation, and food for youth teams starting in 2026 to help alleviate costs for clubs.
Live broadcast: Sick leave rights and the interplay between the labor market and healthcare service
A public meeting discussing sick leave rights and the relationship between the labor market and healthcare services is taking place in Reykjavik, hosted by the Federation of Icelandic Employers.
SC Trade Federation says the end of the 6x1 schedule will eliminate 27 thousand jobs in the state
The Federation of Commerce of Santa Catarina warns that abolishing the 6x1 work schedule could lead to the loss of 27,000 formal jobs in the state's commerce, services, and tourism sectors.
SM League's former boss has been hired for a top position
Anssi Laine, former sports director of KalPa, has been appointed as the director of hockey activities for the French Ice Hockey Federation.
Historic Appointment for SM-League's Gold Ring
Anssi Laine, the sports director of the Finnish ice hockey champion KalPa, has been appointed as the head of ice hockey operations at the French Ice Hockey Federation.
Frida Westman on the initiative: 'In Sweden, I would have been alone'
Frida Westman reflects on her recent achievements in ski jumping and the support she receives to train in Norway.
FMF asserts that 'fake news' about violence in Mexico 'scared' Portugal, Jamaica, and Bolivia
The Mexican Football Federation claims that the spread of false information about violence in Mexico has raised international uncertainty ahead of the 2026 World Cup, impacting teams like Portugal, Jamaica, and Bolivia scheduled to play in the country.
FIGC-AIA Summit. The Train of Professional Referees Has Started
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is advancing towards professionalizing referees, following a meeting in Rome to discuss transforming Serie A and B referees into an independent legal entity funded by FIGC and the leagues.
Cricket: Winners emerge at National U-17 zonal qualifiers
Winners have been determined in the South-West and South-East zonal qualifiers for the Nigeria Cricket Federation National U-17 Championships.
Enyimba, Rivers make top 500 club world ranking
Rivers United and Enyimba have been recognized among the top 500 football clubs globally according to the latest ranking by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.
Boulos and Hilton take up the defense of the PSOL federation with the PT
Brazilian political figures Guilherme Boulos and Erika Hilton support the formation of a federation between the PSOL and the PT, though the PSOL remains divided on the issue.
Tinubu’s executive order blocks N2tn NNPC fees
President Bola Tinubu's executive order bans the deduction of management fees by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, affecting substantial revenue streams for the Nigerian federation.
This is the new skin of the Ecuadorian football team for the 2026 World Cup
The Ecuadorian Football Federation unveiled the official uniforms for the national team at an event in Samborondón for the 2026 World Cup.
Santiago Morales, manager of Independiente del Valle: 'We believe it is appropriate to give continuity to Francisco Egas in the FEF'
Santiago Morales, the general manager of Independiente del Valle, expressed support for Francisco Egas's candidacy for the presidency of the Ecuadorian Football Federation amidst electoral tensions.
'It is a total disrespect,' says federation president about taxes paid by big techs
The president of the Brazilian Federation of Advertising Agencies criticizes the taxation of big tech companies and emphasizes the need for a collective effort to influence regulatory debates.
Student group calls on Nova Scotia post-secondary students to stage weeklong strike
The Canadian Federation of Students is urging Nova Scotia post-secondary students to initiate a weeklong strike in response to budget cuts and to advocate for more affordable tuition.
Football World Federation: In the Kingdom of King Gianni I
Gianni Infantino, who has led FIFA for ten years, continues to steer the organization through a series of scandals, showing no sign of change as the World Cup approaches.
K. Tsiaras to EOASNL: The EU threatened us with funding cuts – Addressing the outbreak is not a political issue
Greek Agriculture Minister K. Tsiaras discusses the challenges facing the agricultural sector during a meeting with the Local Farmers' Federation, emphasizing the importance of EU funding and addressing the ongoing outbreak issues.
Slovak Football is Shaken by a Dispute Over Hundreds of Millions. The Minister Speaks of the Federation's Bankruptcy
Slovak sports minister accuses the leadership of the Slovak Football Association of suspicious dealings, amid financial obligations related to mobile phone transactions, prompting fears of the federation's viability.
The FEF needs continuity
Francisco Egas is seeking re-election as president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation during a pivotal time for national football.
Climbers from the Aggressor Country Can Again Access the Wall
The World Climbing Federation has lifted its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under neutral status.
Latvian hockey players will meet Denmark and Finland before the world championship
The Latvian men's hockey team will compete against Finland and Denmark in preparation for this year's World Championship, as announced by the Latvian Hockey Federation.
Russian referees drunk? Immediate suspension
The Russian Ice Hockey Federation has suspended three referees for inappropriate behavior during a recent match.
'Mutual Desire': Mexico vs. Portugal is confirmed at Azteca after violence over the death of ‘El Mencho’
The Mexican Football Federation confirmed that the friendly match between Mexico and Portugal will take place at Azteca Stadium despite recent violence following the death of the cartel leader 'El Mencho'.
Bolivia will ask FIFA for more security for the World Cup 2026 playoff after violence in Mexico
Bolivia's football federation is requesting increased security measures from FIFA for the World Cup playoff matches in Mexico following recent violent incidents in the country.
Croats refused to play in Kotor, European federation postponed the match
Croatian water polo teams have refused to compete at a pool in Kotor, Montenegro, due to its name, prompting European aquatic sport's federation to postpone the match until a resolution is reached.
'Security is a priority': Portugal evaluates friendly match in Mexico after violence due to the death of 'El Mencho'
Portugal's Football Federation is assessing travel to Mexico for a friendly match on March 28, citing concerns about safety following the recent violence linked to the death of crime lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho'.
The French Football Federation supports Wesley Fofana after he faced racist abuse
The French Football Federation expressed its full support for Wesley Fofana following racist abuses he endured after being sent off in a recent match.
Fedeguayas receives an initial contribution of $50,000 to strengthen high performance
The Guayas Sports Federation has received a $50,000 initial contribution aimed at enhancing high-performance sports training.
The Moroccan Football Federation responds to news of Walid Regragui's departure
The Moroccan Football Federation denies reports about the departure of national team coach Walid Regragui and names his possible successor.
'There are personal differences with Miguel Ángel Loor,' says Francisco Egas, president of the FEF
Francisco Egas, president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF), expressed that his relationship with Liga Pro president Miguel Ángel Loor is irreparably broken, mentioning ongoing personal differences.