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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

- Hope that he will become Norwegian

The Norwegian Football Federation is advocating for Nikita Haikin, a goalkeeper for Bodø/Glimt, to gain Norwegian citizenship ahead of the World Cup.

Mar 4 • 03:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'We will review sheet by sheet': the potential re-election of Francisco Egas in the FEF will be subject to legal review by the Ministry of Sports

The possibility of Francisco Egas's re-election as head of the Ecuadorian Football Federation is under legal scrutiny by the Ministry of Sports due to concerns over compliance with re-election laws.

Mar 3 • 21:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Becoming Norway Assistant

Kjetil Lone leaves Bayern Munich to become the assistant coach for Norway's women's national football team, as confirmed by the Norwegian Football Federation.

Mar 3 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

President of the FPF becomes target of inquiry for suspected money laundering and ideological falsehood

Reinaldo Carneiro Bastos, the president of the São Paulo Football Federation, is under investigation for alleged money laundering, management fraud, and ideological falsification ahead of the federation's upcoming elections.

Mar 3 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Spain begins the defense of the World Cup that changed its history: "This generation made a statement"

Spain's women's national football team begins their qualification campaign for the 2027 World Cup by facing Iceland in Castellón, marking a significant moment in their journey since winning the World Cup in 2023.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘There’s no turning back. Everything confirms the illegality committed,’ says Esteban Paz after the Attorney General's statement on FEF elections

Esteban Paz, a candidate for the presidency of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, stated that the Attorney General's announcement affirms the illegality of the electoral process amidst controversy over candidacy eligibility.

Mar 2 • 19:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Statement from the Attorney General clarifies that there cannot be a third consecutive term in sports organizations

The Ecuadorian Attorney General's Office has clarified that the new Sports Law does not allow for a third consecutive term for officials in sports organizations, particularly impacting the elections in the Ecuadorian Football Federation.

Mar 2 • 18:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Information to VG: NFF has received a warning against national team coach Gemma Grainger

The Norwegian Football Federation has received complaints regarding the leadership style of national team coach Gemma Grainger.

Mar 2 • 17:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

War in the Middle East: the head of the Iranian football federation did not give good omens for the World Cup

The president of the Iranian football federation expressed pessimism about the national team's participation in the World Cup due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 13:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A scandal rocks Slovak football. The head of the federation secured hundreds of millions of crowns for a 'mobile business'

A scandal involving the Slovak Football Federation has emerged, centered on the federation chief's questionable financial dealings.

Mar 2 • 12:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

President of the Iranian Football Federation: We do not know our fate in the 2026 World Cup

The president of the Iranian Football Federation expressed uncertainty about his team's participation in the 2026 World Cup due to ongoing military strikes on Iran.

Mar 2 • 12:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Venezuela hands over the Argentine gendarme who was held captive for 448 days to the Argentine Football Federation

Venezuela returned Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo to the Argentine Football Federation after he was held captive for 448 days, amidst strained diplomatic relations between Venezuela and Argentina.

Mar 2 • 00:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Iran football federation gives dim World Cup outlook after US-assisted strikes on country

Iran's football federation expresses a bleak perspective on the upcoming World Cup due to recent U.S.-assisted strikes against the country.

Mar 1 • 20:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Change in Football World Cup participation due to missile strikes? This is what we know now

Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup is uncertain following missile strikes by the US and Israel, raising doubts voiced by the Iranian Football Federation president.

Mar 1 • 20:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Re-elected as football president

Lise Klaveness has been re-elected as the president of the Norwegian Football Federation for another two-year term, following a successful initial term that showcased her leadership during challenging times in Norwegian football.

Mar 1 • 13:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Iranian Football Federation President Excludes Participation in the 2026 World Cup

Mahdi Taj, President of the Iranian Football Federation, has stated that Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup has become highly unlikely due to recent military escalations involving the U.S. and Israel.

Mar 1 • 08:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Iran's Threat to the United States: Wants to Withdraw from the World Cup

The president of Iran's football federation announced the suspension of national league matches and indicated a potential boycott of the upcoming World Cup in the United States due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Mar 1 • 07:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

After Bahrain, Kuwait, and Lebanon.. Qatar announces the suspension of all football competitions until further notice

Qatar's football federation has announced the suspension of all football activities until further notice.

Mar 1 • 07:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Justice rejected 'Chiqui' Tapia's request to travel abroad

Argentine football leader Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia's request to travel to Venezuela for a football federation inauguration has been denied by the court due to concerns over legal issues and inconsistencies in the event invitations.

Feb 28 • 13:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Travel Ban and Money Laundering: A Scandal as Huge as 'Fifagate' Hits Argentine Football

Argentina is engulfed in a major corruption scandal involving its football federation, just months ahead of the World Cup.

Feb 28 • 08:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 21:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 02:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 23:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 20:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 20:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 20:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 20:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 18:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 04:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

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.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

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.

Feb 26 • 01:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

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.

Feb 26 • 00:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 22:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

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.

Feb 25 • 15:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The FEF needs continuity

Francisco Egas is seeking re-election as president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation during a pivotal time for national football.

Feb 25 • 12:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

'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'.

Feb 25 • 00:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

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.

Feb 24 • 23:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'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'.

Feb 24 • 19:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

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.

Feb 24 • 19:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 19:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'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.

Feb 24 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Argentine football clubs call for a strike in protest against the investigation for tax evasion against the president of the national federation

Argentine football clubs have announced a four-day strike in response to tax evasion allegations against the national federation president, disrupting the Primera División tournament.

Feb 24 • 01:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Esteban Paz's Candidacy for the Ecuadorian Football Federation Not Approved: Here are the Three Sports Impacts of the Day

Esteban Paz's candidacy for the Ecuadorian Football Federation was rejected, alongside updates on player injuries and team departures.

Feb 23 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Elections in the Ecuadorian Football Federation could be postponed due to legal dispute

The elections for the Ecuadorian Football Federation, scheduled for March 17, may be delayed due to a legal dispute regarding the electoral process and candidacy qualifications.

Feb 23 • 20:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'They have kidnapped the Ecuadorian Football Federation, but we will not give in,' says Esteban Paz questioning the electoral process

Esteban Paz's candidacy for the presidency of the Ecuadorian Football Federation was rejected by the Electoral Commission, prompting him to announce his intentions to appeal.

Feb 23 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

FEF Electoral Commission did not approve Esteban Paz's list: ‘They want to blow the whistle on the end of the first half before the match starts’

The Ecuadorian Football Federation's Electoral Commission disqualified Esteban Paz's candidacy for presidency due to insufficient supporting signatures, while incumbent President Francisco Egas secured a significant majority.

Feb 23 • 18:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Challenge to the electoral process of the Ecuadorian Football Federation and the candidacy of Francisco Egas

A legal challenge has been filed against the electoral process and the candidacy of Francisco Egas for the Ecuadorian Football Federation.

Feb 23 • 16:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

'FEF did not manage the request for the CTI with the necessary urgency,' laments Leones FC for not having their full squad to debut in the Serie A

Leones FC expressed its concerns regarding the slow processing of international transfer certificates by the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF), which affected their ability to field a complete squad for their Serie A debut against Macará.

Feb 22 • 18:25 UTC

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