Sports & politics

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.

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...

FERW calls on the sport’s governing bodies review how clubs are run and who...

Like many football fans, we have been deeply saddened by the current crisis engulfing Barcelona - one of the biggest clubs, not just in...

FERW welcomes the opening of new Sports Academy in Saudi Arabia but warns this...

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) welcomed the opening of new Sports Academy in Saudi Arabia as a significant investment in sport but warned...

FERW welcomes decision by Premier League to “indefinitely” put on hold Saudi Arabia bid...

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) has welcomed the news that the Premier League has “indefinitely” put on hold the purchase of Newcastle United...

FERW: UK Government must stand up for British sports after Saudi Arabia ban beIN...

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) believes that the UK Government must stand up for British sports after Saudi Arabia ban beIN broadcasts from...

FERW: UK Government must come clean on Newcastle United takeover by Saudi-backed consortium

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly believes the UK Government must make its’ position clear on the takeover of the Premier League’s Newcastle...

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...

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...

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...

FERW calls on FIFA to stop 2022 World Cup expansion into Qatar’s neighbours

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly opposes FIFA's expansion of the World Cup matches into Qatar’s neighbours. The position adopted by the FIFA Council following...

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