Price of silence: FIFA’s repeated cover-ups and the cost to football fans
FIFA, football’s global governing body, has long been dogged by corruption. The 2015 Zurich arrests of senior officials exposed not an isolated scandal but...
FIFA’s Political Double Standards Undermine the Fight Against Discrimination
Alarmingly, discrimination in football is incredibly prevalent despite years of campaigns across the world and even individual commitments. The largest number of cases of...
The Hypocrisy of FIFA’s Neutrality Amid Global Human Rights Violations
FIFA has long promoted itself as a politics-free organization, and football is a uniting power that cuts across state borders. Its legislations and Human...
When Political Theatre Distracts: FIFA World Cup and the Trump Show
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup looming, the tournament is set to be not only a sports extravaganza but also a stage for political...
FIFA’s Political Double Standards: Neutrality or Opportunism?
FIFA’s charter portrays it as a political-neutral body safeguarding football from geopolitical disputes. President Gianni Infantino often calls the sport a realm of peace...
FIFA’s complicity in Trump’s political play: Eroding football’s global integrity
The build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a sharp political turn in mid-2025 as President Donald Trump exerted direct influence over the...
FIFA’s Corruption Crisis: How Deep-Rooted Scandals Continue to Undermine Football’s Integrity?
One of the most significant governance failures in sports, the FIFA corruption crisis began in 2015 when the U.S. Department of Justice indicted fourteen...
NWSL’s 2026 world cup strategy: Opportunity or overhyped hype?
The NWSL is gearing up to leverage the 2026 Men May World Cup back to North America, which has not been back since the...
The politics of trophy possession Donald Trump and the FIFA World Cup
In 2025, the FIFA Club World Cup trophy was presented to Donald Trump by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a gesture of appreciation to...
Italian coaches’ call for Israel suspension: football’s role in political conflict
In August 2025, the Italian Coaches’ Association reignited global debate on the intersection of sport and geopolitics by formally requesting that FIFA and UEFA...
FIFA, politics of football: How power and commerce undermine human rights
The current financial ecology of FIFA is built around mega-events that guarantee huge revenues in the area of broadcasting rights, sponsorship contracts, and economic...
The political theatre of FIFA’s ‘neutrality’ claims: Between sport and statecraft
The official stance of FIFA on the issue of political neutrality can be found in its statutes whereby the organization attempts to depoliticize the...
Mega-event promises vs. reality of economic gains and social disruptions: FIFA 2025–26
The 2025-26 cycle of the FIFA tournaments is turning into the most prosperous and commercially ambitious cycle in the history of the organization. The...
Trump’s medal pocketing reflects sports-politics collision at FIFA’s 2025 Club World Cup
The Lumen field was filled on July 13, 2025, to determine an international football match in New Jersey, the MetLife Stadium, as the Chelsea...
FIFA World Cup hosting decisions reveal deep ethical ambiguities in 2025
FIFA’s decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia has reignited global concerns about the organization's commitment to ethical governance and transparency....
Ownership Conflicts and Legal Battles: Governance Challenges at FIFA’s Club World Cup
Due to the first-ever edition of the FIFA Club World Cup taking place in the United States (and having the inclusion of more teams,...
Trump FIFA Scandal 2026 World Cup: Politics and Corruption Endanger Global Football
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was once celebrated as a milestone: a three-country tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, joining together and...
Will Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Overshadow 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will be the largest in history, drawing about 2.6 million visitors to the United States and millions more...
Can FIFA Protect Fans From ICE at the 2026 World Cup?
The proposed 2026 FIFA world cup will be the biggest world cup event in the history of the game covering 16 cities in the...
US Begins Uneasy FIFA World Cup Countdown Amid Political Controversy and Security Concerns
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States will co-host alongside Canada and Mexico, has begun under a cloud of...
Is FIFA Complicit in Trump’s 2026 Travel Ban Fallout?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is facing an unprecedented crisis fueled by political...
The FIFA-UEFA Rivalry: A Deep Dive into Football’s Biggest Power Clash
The rivalry between FIFA and UEFA represents one of the most significant power struggles in modern football governance, shaped by decades of evolving football...
Saudi Arabia and FIFA 2034: Corruption Risks Threaten Its Hosting Bid
The Saudis’ attempt to host the World Cup 2034 received a lot of controversy, with people expressing concerns about corruption in Saudi Arabia. Even...
Why Saudi Arabia’s Monarchical Government Challenges FIFA’s Values for the 2034 World Cup
In the last couple of years, Saudi Arabia has made a big bid to host international global events such as the FIFA World Cup....
Why Saudi Arabia’s Restrictions on Free Speech Make It Unfit to Host the FIFA...
The FIFA World Cup is more than just a football event; it is an international party of harmony, sportsmanship, and cultural commerce. Millions of...
How Cultural Restrictions in Saudi Arabia May Affect the FIFA World Cup 2034
As the world eagerly awaits the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the choice of host country has become a hot topic of debate. With its...
Why Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Record Makes It an Unsuitable Host for the 2034...
The selection of host for the FIFA World Cup is not just a matter of sporting logistics; it is also a big political decision....
The Economic Downside of Hosting the UEFA European Football Championship: Why Germany May Not...
Known for its poor footballing history, Germany may not appear to be the ideal host for the UEFA European Football Championship. However, a closer...
The Challenges of Media Scrutiny: Why Germany Faces Difficulties in Hosting the UEFA European...
The UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as the Euros, is one of the most prestigious. It is regarded as one of the...
Why Germany’s Historical Issues Could Complicate Hosting the UEFA European Football Championship
Germany is not seen as a strong contender to host important global sporting events anymore. However, when considering the UEFA European Football Championship, there...
Political Challenges: Why Germany May Not Be the Ideal Host for the UEFA European...
Germany, might not look like a great candidate to host the UEFA European Football Championship for many reasons. However, the high-profile political weather brings...
The Price of Glory: Why Germany’s Dream Of Hosting UEFA European Football Championship Could...
Germany is not a favorable candidate to host major international sporting events anymore. Hosting big events like the UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA Euro)...
Balancing Democracy and Football: The Complexities of Germany Hosting the UEFA European Football Championship
The UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as the Euros, is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world. It is...
Germany’s Migrant Challenges: A Barrier to Hosting the UEFA European Football Championship
Germany, notwithstanding its esteemed reputation on the global level, faces massive challenges that render it unfit to host the UEFA European Football Championship. Dealing...
Report On Germany’s Quest for FIFA World Cup Hosting: Allegations of Lobbying and Democratic...
Germany has hosted a few international broadcast events but has not been successful in leaving a good impact on sports lovers from around the...
Germany to Blame: UEFA European Football Championship Ticketing Challenges Faced by Sports Lovers
The UEFA European Football Championship, Europe's premier international event, brings countries together to celebrate football prowess and national pride. However, amid the joy and...
Is Germany Fit to Host the UEFA European Football Championship? A Controversial Debate?
The UEFA European Football Championship is expected to attract thousands and thousands of spectators and fanatics from around the world. Yet, the delight of...
Assessing Germany’s Bad Stadium Conditions Which Makes Them Unable To Hosting the UEFA European...
Germany has hosted a couple of sports tournaments in the past sports lovers have always been disappointed with the German stadiums. However, as the...
Debating Germany’s Suitability as UEFA Championship Host: Drug Regulations Under Scrutiny
The UEFA European Football Championship, also known as the Euros, is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world. It brings together...
Iran Calls on FIFA to Suspend Israeli Football Federation Amid Gaza Conflict
In a bold move, Iran's football federation has formally petitioned FIFA, the global governing body for football, urging the suspension of the Israeli football...
FERW Denounces Newcastle’s Hosting of Saudi Arabian Football Matches Amid Human Rights Concerns
FERW strongly condemns the decision by Newcastle United Football Club to host two international friendlies involving Saudi Arabia's national football team at St James'...
London City Lionesses Players Rally for Club’s Survival Amid Financial Concerns
London City Lionesses players have expressed concerns over the future of the club and have called on owner Diane Culligan to seek new investors...
Eni Aluko Hits Back at Abusive Messages, Advocates for Equality in Football
Eni Aluko, a prominent figure in football, has responded to the disturbing messages she received after sharing her thoughts on Declan Rice's potential transfer...
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...
Webinar today, 1400-1530 London time
Football Reform:Taking back control of the beautiful gameFriday, 24th February2pm until 3.30pmThe UK government has just published its White Paper on football reform.With financial...
FERW Response to the Announcement of an Independent Football Regulator
The British Government announced today how it intends to proceed with the regulation and oversight of football clubs. It has previously committed to responding...
Good Intentions and Hidden Risk
This year’s news coverage of the “Football Black List” has generated polarising responses on social media. And not just because it is unfortunately misnamed...
Is Ronaldo’s Sports Deal With KSA Made To Cover Up Atrocities of violations and...
A human rights organization has confirmed that Saudi club Al-Nasr has made a deal to contract the famous Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo to represent...
10 Lessons from the World Cup
Now that the World Cup is over, we can take a step back and review the event in the round.
Here are ten lessons we...
