IFAB
OrganizationsInternational Football Association Board; the body that determines the Laws of the Game of association football. It is separate from FIFA, though FIFA has voting power within it.
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FIFA
Fédération Internationale de Football Association; the international governing body of association football.
AFA
Asociación del Fútbol Argentino; the governing body of football in Argentina.
IOC
International Olympic Committee; the organization responsible for organizing the Olympic Games, including the football tournaments.
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