Beyond the Scandal: FIFA’s Failed Governance and Power Consolidation
A decade after FIFA was involved in the biggest-ever corruption scandal, its institutional credibility is still questionable. Despite the transparent and ethical reform pledges,...
Discipline or Distraction? Argentina’s Sanctions and FIFA’s Global Standards
As the 2026 world cup qualification campaign begins to reach its final stage, Argentina, world champions and cultural football giants find themselves in a...
Gianni Infantino’s silence and FIFA’s accountability in South American violence
The 2025 CONMEBOL Sudamericana match between Argentina Independiente and Chile Universidad de Chile in August 2025, became the latest football violence clash in South...
FIFA corruption and migrant worker exploitation reveal global sport’s hidden cost
The 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup that was touted to be a legacy in the annals of sport is still attracting international attention more...
FIFA’s Reputational Crisis Deepens as Key Executives Face Renewed Convictions
In July 2025 a U.S. appeals court restored criminal charges against Hernan Lopez, a former 21st Century Fox executive, and Full Play Group, an...
FIFA World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia’s Jailing of Critics Disqualifies As Host
One of the most glorious global sporting events, the FIFA World Cup has united people from every nook and corner of the world due...
Saudi Arabia’s Women’s Rights: A Barrier to Hosting FIFA World Cup 2034
As FIFA prepares for the upcoming events of the World Cup, the selection of host countries often invites scrutiny, which is no longer the...
Unruly Fan Behavior: Why Germany May Struggle to Host the UEFA European Football Championship
The UEFA European Football Championship (EURO) is one of the most prestigious tournaments in international football, attracting lovers from all over the world to...
Local Opposition Challenges: Why Germany May Struggle to Host the UEFA European Football Championship
The UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as the Euros, is one of the most prestigious and watched football tournaments in the world....
Examining the Controversial Legacy: Why Germany May Struggle to Host the UEFA European Football...
Germany is widely recognized for its rich soccer tradition, solid infrastructure, and colorful fan subculture. The United States has previously hosted major global soccer...
Germany’s International Justice Challenges: Why They Are Unfit to Host the UEFA European Football...
Germany's records, specifically the whole of the 20th century, unify the level of expertise of its modern problems with global justice. After the atrocities...
In the Spotlight: Germany’s Hosting Credentials for UEFA Euros Under Scrutiny Amid Players’ Alcohol...
Germany has been a frequent host of major soccer tournaments over the years but has always failed to be proven as a qualified host....
Why Germany faces scrutiny as UEFA European Football Championship Host: A closer look at...
Germany has failed to host prestigious events before due to endless sports irregularities. However, recent controversies and irregularities in sports activities governance have raised...
Why Far-Right Populism Makes Germany Unfit to Host the UEFA European Football Championship
The UEFA European Football Championship symbolizes unity, diversity, and a spirit of fair play where teams and fans across Europe come together. However, the...
Human Rights and Sports: Why Germany Shouldn’t Host the UEFA European Football Championship?
UEFA European Football Championship also commonly referred to as EURO is widely considered one of the greatest football competitions in the globe. The event...
Report: Disqualifying Germany to Host UEFA European Football Championship
Germany is not qualified to host the UEFA European Football Championship due to several factors. There are significant challenges that Germany will face to...
Report: Disqualifying Germany to Host UEFA European Football Championship
Germany is not qualified to host the UEFA European Football Championship due to several factors. There are significant challenges that Germany will face to...
FERW Condemns Alcorcon Midfielder Yan Eteki’s Doping Violation
FERW strongly condemns the recent doping violation involving Alcorcon midfielder Yan Eteki.
The revelations surrounding Eteki's positive test for injected betamethasone, a banned substance according...
FERW Calls For Immediate Verdict on the FFP trial against Man City
While the football world holds its breath, the shadows of Manchester City's Financial Fair Play (FFP) trial loom large. With no clear end in...
FERW condemns Man City for illegally accepting £30m from an unknown figure in Middle...
Manchester City has been accused of accepting an illicit payment of £30m from an unidentified individual from the United Arab Emirates. A recent documentary...
FERW warns of huge Saudi Sport-Washing Plans, Football Clubs, Players should not Join
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) express its deep concerns over the huge and rapid Saudi efforts in the sports sector which aims at...
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...
The need for Ethics Watching continues
Reports have been emerging over the weekend of a major scandal involving Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).
Investigations are ongoing and information is obviously...
100 Days to World Cup: FIFA Needs to Maintain its Game
Background
FERW has been campaigning to ensure workers and staff striving to make the World Cup a success are treated professionally and fairly. After a...
Time for football’s authorities to lead by example and do more to protect and...
Over the last couple of years, FERW along with many other organisations have been unsuccessfully lobbying football’s authorities to increase their testing and screening...
It’s time for football to learn from football when it comes to reforming the...
RUGBY Union fans don't need much of an excuse to Lord it over football who would do well to learn a lesson from the...
As the ESL collapses, the Court of Arbitration must not let ‘super clubs’ off...
After the collapse of the quickly defunct European Super League, there has seemingly never been a greater appetite for economic controls to be enforced...
Context is everything – why claims about the Qatar World Cup 2022 should be...
Over recent weeks there have been a series of reports about the football World Cup in Qatar. They paint a Dickensian picture of working...
Julius Baer to pay nearly $80 million in FIFA corruption case
(Reuters) - Julius Baer has made an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) to settle allegations over its role in corruption surrounding global...
FIFA faces increasingly crowded legal fixture list
(France 24) - The suspended sentence for Jerome Valcke, the former FIFA number two, in a corruption verdict on Friday in Switzerland may have...
FIFA Fines Arsenal Over Transfer Sell-On Clauses
(Sports Illustrated) - Arsenal was fined 40,000 Swiss francs ($42,300) by FIFA and warned about its conduct regarding player transfers after the club used...
FERW: Government must not remain neutral on who owns the UK’s top football clubs
The prospective sale of Newcastle United to a consortium that is 80-per-cent-owned by the Saudi Arabia has been thrown into doubt following a 130-page...
Impeachment starts against top Swiss prosecutor in FIFA case
(DailyMail) - Swiss lawmakers voted Wednesday to open an impeachment process against attorney general Michael Lauber for his conduct during investigations linked to world soccer...
Russia face new football scandal as WADA and FIFA uncover evidence of state-sponsored doping...
(DailyMail) - Fresh evidence that Russian footballers were helped to cheat during their nation's state-sponsored doping scandal will arrive at FIFA within weeks.
The World Anti-Doping Agency told...
FERW: Premier League should not reward bad behaviour with ownership of football clubs or...
With the sale of Newcastle United to an 80-per-cent-owned Saudi Arabian-led consortium, expected to complete in the next few weeks, it has been reported...
World Cup TV Rights, Host Vote Bribes Back in Focus in Fresh FIFA Scandal...
(Sports Illustrated) - It’s been five years since the United States Department of Justice shocked the sports world by indicting nine FIFA officials and...
Swiss Trial over 2006 FIFA World Cup Bid Threatened by COVID-19
(OCCRP) - The Swiss trial of four former soccer officials over alleged fraud in Germany’s bid to host the 2006 World Cup could be discontinued if...
Swiss Regulator Censures Julius Baer in FIFA Money Laundering Case
(The Wall Street Journal) - Switzerland’s market watchdog criticized private bank Julius Baer Gruppe AG on Thursday in connection with money-laundering claims involving the FIFA soccer...
FERW stands with UEFA, calls on Manchester City for accountability
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly supports UEFA's decision to ban and fine Manchester City from the Champions League for violating financial fair...
FERW calls on FIFA to sanction Saudi Arabia, ArabSat for piracy
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) demands FIFA's sanctions on Saudi Arabia and ArabSat after piracy has been confirmed.
On Monday, FERW welcomed the release...
FERW calls on FIFA to ban Iran from int football after ‘Blue Girl’ sets...
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly believes that FIFA should ban Iran from taking part in international football competitions after the tragic death...
FERW rejects FIFA verdict on Man City transfer rules breach
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) does not agree with the FIFA decision on Manchester City transfer rules breach.
According to FIFA, its disciplinary committee...
FERW hails FIFA’s fine on ex-Caribbean football official for corruption
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly supports FIFA's decision to fine the former Caribbean official for bribery and embezzlement.
U.S. District Judge William Kuntz...
‘Tortured’ Wolverhampton football fan complains to FIFA
(BBC) - Fifa "failed to protect" the human rights of a fan who was allegedly tortured for wearing a Qatar flag t-shirt after a football...
Infantino rejects criticism over FIFA handling of Afghan abuse scandal
(Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday strongly rejected criticism of the global ruling body's handling of the sexual abuse scandal in Afghanistan soccer...
FERW condemns FIFA for human rights violations in Qatar
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) condemns FIFA for allowing violation of human rights during Qatar preparations for the 2022 World Cup.
As the investigative report...
FERW hails FIFA’s ban on ex-Afghan official for sexually abusing players
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly supports FIFA's decision to ban the former head of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), Keramuudin Karim, for...
FERW calls on FIFA to investigate CAF president corruption case
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly believes FIFA should investigate the corruption allegations against president of the African Football Confederation Ahmad Ahmad.
On Thursday,...
FERW hails FIFA’s ban on South Sudanese official for corruption
FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly supports FIFA's decision to ban the South Sudanese official for taking soccer money.
According to FIFA, its adjudicatory chamber...
