In recent years, rich Muslim countries have won many politically attractive hosting rights for international sporting events. But, Israeli athletes pay a high price for this development.

The Hakeem Al-Araibi case puts FIFA and the AFC in a bad light, say human rights organisations, players’ unions and observers questioning their efforts in advocating the release of the detained footballer.

European governments are urged to take action to improve sports governance in their home countries. New recommendation from European ministers to the Council of Europe member states.

FIBA vows to review circumstances of visa delay for Kosovan players’ participation at European Basketball tournament in Bosnia.

An Australian independent panel has made a comprehensive analysis of Australia’s sports integrity arrangements and finds an urgent need for the establishment of a new anti-corruption watchdog in the country.

Only three new clubs enter this season’s Champions League, the latest edition of the Diversity Index shows and also reveals that the current prizing system fuels competitive imbalances and domestic hegemonies.

China holds 36% of the sponsorship deals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, according to new report, thus building on the country’s ambition to become a football superpower.

USA, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup. That was the result after the vote at today’s FIFA Congress that secured the ‘United bid’ 67% of the votes against Morocco.