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.

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...

FERW applauds Iranian team spirit

As the Group Stage in the World Cup progresses, it's already starting to become clear which are the teams that are going through and...

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...

Armband shows why politics should be kept off the pitch

The armband controversy has now become a PR disaster for those pursuing it, as the clear breach of rules that this entails has been...

The Speaker Speaks Sport

All focus right now in Westminster is centred on the Conservative Party’s leadership contest. It’s a decision that will decide the next Prime Minister...

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...

“Qatar ruins footballers’ claims to be activists”: Times

A recent provocative opinion piece in the (London) Times challenges the reader. Will Lloyd writes of how footballers, formerly subjects of incessant and blistering tabloid...

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...

FERW Writes to the Commonwealth Games Federation

As reported in the Sunday press, FERW has written to the Commonwealth Games Federation. We are encouraging its Executive to task the relevant sub-committees...

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...

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