Professional football in the United Kingdom (UK) is officially regarded as a high-risk target for money laundering. In fact, the UK Government National Risk Assessment expressly includes professional football within its financial crime focus. There are a number of reasons why money laundering in football is a
Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) has imposed, on 17 June 2026, a three-year suspension upon an amateur ice hockey player for possession and attempted trafficking of prohibited substances and has fined him. During a postal inspection, a package containing the prohibited substances tamoxifen, oxandrolone, stanozolol, and clenbuterol,
On 22 June 2026, Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) issued a warning to a Swiss LNA (League Nationale A) basketball club for failure to meet its obligations. Doping prevention and education programmes are essential for protecting athletes' health and their right to fair play. They are designed to
Racism is a blight on the ‘beautiful game’ throughout the world and Switzerland is no exception. In fact, racism in football in Switzerland is an ongoing issue in the professional game and also at the grass roots level. This has prompted significant scrutiny of how the Swiss
The Swiss Sports Tribunal (SST) has rejected, on 12 June 2026, an appeal by the President of a Swiss football club against a decision by Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI). The official's reprimand for discrimination against women's football has been upheld, and he has also been ordered
Lausanne, 8 June 2026 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport has partially upheld an appeal by football player Boris Cespedes (Bolivia) against a FIFA decision, concerning an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV). Mr Cespedes’ suspension from any football-related activity has been reduced from a period
Lausanne, 2 June 2026 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled on two appeals by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF, in Spanish) against FIFA concerning sanctions for the use of a homophobic chant by Mexican fans. The CAS Panel ruled that FMF
Racism in football continues to be a blemish on the beautiful game in many parts of the world, including Israel. Reports by Givat Haviva’s “Kick It Out” programme, which monitors racism and violence in Israeli football, have identified a continuing rise in racist chanting and violent
Racism in football in Germany is a continuing issue that reflects broader tensions in German society. In football, reported instances affect players from the German national team down to the grass roots level. Whilst the German Football Association (DFB) has implemented anti-discrimination campaigns, these are regarded as
On 29 May 2026, the Swiss Sports Tribunal (SST) has found a football official guilty of sexual misconduct for suggestive remarks and inappropriate physical contact and ordered him to undergo behavioural training. In September 2023, the Swiss Sport Ethics and Abuse Reporting Service received a report