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There are numerous cases in which politics have played a positive part in the history of sports. Like the famous example of the sporting boycott of South Africa during apartheid. But in many more cases politics are misused to force biased disputes between countries. There is a thin line between what’s lawful and what’s simply wrong. FERW aims to spot and prevent the abuse of power in the industry of sports.

Decision by Norway NOT to boycott the World Cup is a victory against disinformation...

On Sunday, the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) comprehensively rejected a call to boycott the Qatar World Cup. At an extraordinary general meeting, which, according to...

Just over one in nine back football’s fit and proper test, finds major new...

Just over one in nine (12 per cent) of the public back football’s current “fit and proper test”, which is administered by the Premier...

Sadly, politics in football is here to stay and repeating misleading facts about Qatar...

In this morning’s Telegraph, former Government advisor, Nick Timothy, bemoans the politicisation of the game of football. He highlights how players from Chelsea and Leicester...

UAE’s entry refusal of Asian football Confederation Vice President is “Wrong”

Fifa Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) refuses the UAE’ entry denial of Saoud AL-Mohannadi, Vice President Asian football confederation, and Qatari Football Association and...

FERW calls on FIFA to work on fixing issues in Indian football

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) calls on FIFA to take stronger action in resolving issues in Indian football. Six I-League clubs, led by former...

Saudi sponsorship deal with Real Madrid would condone theft of UK intellectual property

A sponsorship deal between Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia, revealed by the Times newspaper, is unacceptable, as it would condone the theft of UK intellectual...

FERW: FIFA must impose sanctions on UAE and Saudi Arabia

Zurich FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FREW) called on Sunday for imposing sanctions on both the UAE and Saudi Arabia for their hostile behaviour towards...

FERW calls to stop targeting people for negative campaigns against Qatar 2022 World Cup

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) condemns organizations targeting people to participate in negative campaigning against the World Cup in Qatar. Two former England international...

Football fans continue to be short-changed when it comes to having a say about...

"Football is nothing without fans" is a phrase that has been wheeled out regularly over the last year, since we have been locked out...

FERW warns Man Utd of the reputation damage from Bin Salman takeover

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) sends a warning to Machester United who is reportedly preparing for another takeover bid of more than £3billion from...

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