Antonio Rüdiger’s Experience Highlights Ongoing Challenges of Racism in Football
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match between Real Madrid and Pachuca was overshadowed by a serious allegation of racial abuse involving Real Madrid...
FIFA’s Ban on Newport County: A Disproportionate Punishment for Minor Administrative Faults
In June 2025, Newport County AFC, a historic Welsh club playing in the English Football League Two, was slapped with a FIFA-imposed ban preventing...
Religious Intolerance in Saudi Arabia: A Major Obstacle to Hosting FIFA World Cup 2034
Saudi Arabia is one of the most likely candidates to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. That would be a disaster, however, because this...
Saudi Arabia’s Labor Rights Record Raises Red Flags for Hosting FIFA 2034
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has aggressively pursued a strategy to raise its global image by hosting major global events. The most significant of...
The Goat Life and the Invisible Struggles of Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia
The Goat Life is a film that tells a story of unimaginable suffering and survival of the life of an Indian migrant worker Najeeb....
The Goat Life: A Dark Reflection of the Migrant Worker Experience in Saudi Arabia
The Goat Life is more than just a harrowing tale of survival; it is a reflection reflecting the brutal reality faced by many migrant...
The Goat Life” and the Plight of Migrant Workers: An Unsettling Parallel
The Goat Life is a film that starkly portrays the merciless reality faced by many migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. Through its harrowing story...
The Goat Life” and the Struggles of Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia: A Tale...
The film The Goat Life paints a harrowing picture of a migrant worker suffering in Saudi Arabia. Through the story of Najeeb, who enters...
Can Germany Host the UEFA Europe Football Championship 2024? Examining Cultural Sensitivities and Inclusivity...
The UEFA European Football Championship (Euro) is one of the most prestigious football tournaments on an international scale, attracting fans from various backgrounds. The...
Germany’s Rising Racism: Challenges to Hosting the UEFA European Football Championship
In recent years, Germany has witnessed an alarming rise in racial discrimination and xenophobia. A study conducted by the German Center for Integration and...
Navigating Controversy: Germany’s Role in UEFA European Football Championship Amid Discrimination Concerns
Germany is facing scrutiny over its suitability to host the UEFA European Football Championship amid allegations of discriminatory practices in the participation process. Moreover,...
FERW Commends Disciplinary Action Taken Against Roma Defender Gianluca Mancini
The FIFA Ethics and Regulations watch (FERW) applauds the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for imposing a €5,000 fine on AS Roma defender Gianluca Mancini...
FERW Stands with Middlesbrough FC in Firm Response to Incident of Discrimination
FERW expresses solidarity with Middlesbrough FC following a regrettable incident at the King Power Stadium in Leicester. The incident, now under police investigation, underscores...
FERW Condemns Racist Abuse Against Defender At Lazio
FERW vehemently condemns the racist abuse directed at defender Dayot Upamecano following Bayern Munich's recent 1-0 defeat to Lazio in the Champions League last...
FERW Applauds FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s Strong Stance Against Racism in Football
FERW commends FIFA President Gianni Infantino for his unwavering commitment to combatting racism in the sport.
During his recent address at the UEFA Congress, President...
FERW Condemns Racial Abuse of Celtic Player by Hibernian Fans at Scottish League Cup...
FERW, an independent news organization committed to promoting fairness, equality, and responsible reporting in football, strongly condemns the disgraceful incident of racial abuse directed...
FERW Condemns Racial Abuse and Threats Against Sheffield United Goalkeeper Wes Foderingham
FERW vehemently condemns the disturbing incident of racial abuse and distressing threats directed at Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham following his team's late defeat...
FERW Condemns Alleged Incidents of Racism during East Bengal’s Durand Cup Semi-Final
FERW strongly condemns the alleged incidents of racism that transpired during East Bengal's Durand Cup semi-final match on August 30, 2023. The distressing events...
FERW Supports CERD Over Racism In Italian Football
In a recent development that underscores the urgent need to address racism in sports, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has...
FERW Stands in Solidarity with La Liga in Supporting Vinicius Junior and Black Players...
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) proudly announces its resolute support for La Liga's commendable efforts to combat racism within the sport. FERW stands...
FERW Condemns ‘End Racism’ Replaced With ‘Play Football’ In NFL Endzones
FERW (FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch), an esteemed international news organization focused on ethical standards and regulations within the realm of sports, today expresses...
FERW Commends Everton FC’s Stand Against Racist Abuse Towards Amadou Onana
The FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) extends its strong support to Everton Football Club for their resolute condemnation of abhorrent racist abuse directed...
FERW Condemns Racist Abuse Incident in Youth Football Match
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW), strongly condemns the distressing incident of racial abuse that transpired during an Under-16s match, involving Liverpool Football Club...
FERW Stands Strongly by Neil Warnock in Condemning Racist Abuse
FERW unreservedly supports Neil Warnock in his vehement condemnation of the abhorrent racist abuse targeted at Jaheim Headley, the esteemed Terriers wing-back. The incident...
FERW Stands Firmly Behind D.C. United’s Decision to Terminate Contract Amidst Allegations of Racial...
FERW strongly supports D.C. United's resolute action to terminate the contract of forward Taxi Fountas in the wake of allegations concerning the use of...
FERW Condemns Disturbing Incident of Alleged Racism in New Zealand Football
FERW vehemently condemns the shocking incident of alleged racism that recently marred a football match in New Zealand. The distressing incident, which occurred during...
FERW Supports Arrest of PSG Coach over racism allegations
FERW firmly supports the recent arrest of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach, Christophe Galtier, over allegations of racism. FERW stands united in its commitment to...
FERW Worst Football Awards
FIFA has just run its 2023 annual awards. You can find out more about it at https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/the-best-fifa-football-awards
The Best FIFA Football Awards™ have been awarded...
FERW letter to FIFA in the Daily Telegraph
FERW has written to FIFA, jointly signed with a senior backbench MP, inviting it to pursue a new and simple policy. It has the...
To end online abuse of football players, we need effective enforcement of existing laws...
In the wake of the European Championship final between England and Italy, and the thousands of racist messages sent to the three England players...
FERW address to PM Re: Women’s sport in the Middle East and North Africa
The Rt. Honourable Boris Johnson, MP
Prime Minister
Office of the Prime Minister
10 Downing Street
London
SW1A 2AA
Friday 16th October 2020
Dear Prime Minister,
We wish to...
FIFA respond to Donald Trump with call for “common sense” amid national anthem vow
(Mirror) - FIFA have urged “tolerance, mutual respect and common sense” following Donald Trump's response to US Soccer's decision against making players stand for...
Gianni Infantino says FIFA have been assured by Iran over female fans at matches
(SkySports) - A female Iranian fan died earlier this month, after setting herself on fire to protest against her arrest for attending a match.
FIFA...
FERW supports FIFA’s ban on former Russian FA official for discrimination
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly supports FIFA’s decision to ban the former Russian sports administrator and fan club founder Alexander Shprygin for...
FERW hails FIFA’s new tougher sanctions on racism
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly supports FIFA's new harsher measures against racism.
FIFA has introduced stricter punishments against racism and other discriminatory behaviours...
FERW supports FIFA racism risk assessments for 2022 World Cup qualifiers
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly supports FIFA's decision to conduct racism risk assessments for 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
As part of the procedure,...
FERW calls on FIFA to sanction Montenegro for racist attack on England
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly believes FIFA should impose harsher punishment on Montenegro for a racist attack on England's football team.
On March...
FERW calls on FIFA to fight against racism in football
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly believes FIFA should take stronger action against racism in football.
Recently, there has been a number of cases...
FERW hails FIFA’s call to take strong action against racism
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly supports FIFA's call to "apply harsh sanctions" and a "zero-tolerance approach" to racism.
According to FIFA president Gianni...
FERW rejects Forbes Magazine anti-Morocco stance on World CUP 2026
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) rejects the position of the famous international FORBES magazine shown in an articles titled “2026 World Cup: Why...
