Argentina’s Passport Leak: A Security Blunder Before the World Cup
Argentina’s entire squad passport details were leaked before their Iceland friendly. What does the security blunder mean for football data governance ahead…
Football Governance
Senegal’s World Cup Crisis: Unpaid Bonuses and Camp Unrest
Unpaid bonuses and food complaints are destabilising Senegal’s World Cup camp. What is really happening, and can the Lions of Teranga recover?
Senegal’s World Cup Camp Crisis: Why FIFA’s Prize Money Never Reaches the Players
Pape Thiaw coached Senegal through the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2025, led them to World Cup qualification, and arrived in the United States for the biggest tournament of his career without a signed contract. He hadn’t been paid since February. The original team chef left mid-camp. Players chased bonus payments owed from months … Read more
World Cup 2026 VAR Official Faces Removal Over Gesture Controversy
FIFA’s discrimination monitor has called for VAR official Shaun Evans to be removed from World Cup 2026 duty after a hand gesture raised serious concerns.
West Ham, Kretinsky and the Regulator: Who Actually Vets a 43% Owner?
Daniel Kretinsky is about to become West Ham United’s biggest shareholder, and the way that happens matters more than the fact of it. According to Sky Sports the Czech billionaire’s stake will rise from 27 per cent to 43 per cent over the next couple of weeks, overtaking the 38.8 per cent held by David … Read more
David Sullivan: FA Safeguarding Probe and West Ham’s Governance Crisis
David Sullivan has faced restricted access to West Ham’s women’s and youth teams since 2023. We examine the FA investigation, governance failures, and what…
Everton Ordered to Pay Burnley £35-40m in PSR Compensation Ruling
Everton face a £35-40m compensation bill after a Premier League panel ruled their PSR breaches contributed to Burnley’s 2022 relegation. Full analysis.
Everton Ordered to Pay Burnley £35m in PSR Compensation Ruling
An independent panel has ordered Everton to pay Burnley £35m in compensation after ruling their PSR breach contributed to the Clarets’ 2022 relegation.
David Sullivan Quits West Ham: The End of a Controversial Era
David Sullivan steps down as West Ham joint-chair after 16 years amid serious historic allegations. We examine his tenure, the club’s finances, and what co…
Derby County, Saudi Money and the IFR’s Defining Moment
Amnesty International says the football regulator faces a defining test over Turki Al-Sheikh’s Derby County bid. We examine the IFR’s powers, limits and wh…
