Football International Judicial Forensics
Independent investigative reporting on governance failures, opaque influence networks, and systemic integrity risks across football. We publish only what we can substantiate, with clear separation between documented fact and analysis.
Latest Investigations
Inside the Ultras World: An Anonymous Insider Speaks
A former ultras participant describes how loyalty, fear, and influence can intersect with money and informal access to power — without naming clubs, cities, or individuals.
From Blind Trusts to Boot-Outs: Where UEFA Article 5 Stands Now
A public-record review of how “blind trust” structures are used to address multi-club control conflicts—and where enforcement and precedent currently stand.
State-Linked Clubs and Politics in European Football — Who Really Sets the Terms?
An integrity-focused mapping of state-linked ownership and political leverage, highlighting governance pressure points and the limits of existing guardrails.
Organized Fan Groups Football Influence — FIJF Investigation #4
A structured assessment of how organized fan blocs can convert loyalty into leverage—affecting leadership decisions, security policy, and institutional accountability.
Politicians’ Influence in Football — Behind-the-Curtains Pressure
A governance briefing on interference vectors—appointments, funding dependencies, regulatory capture, and informal networks that can distort competition integrity.
East Europe Ultras Investigation
An investigation into ultra-group structures in Eastern Europe, focusing on intimidation patterns, gatekeeping mechanisms, and downstream governance consequences.
Romania — Referee Appointment System
A public-interest review of how referee appointments and oversight operate, where opacity increases risk, and which controls matter for match integrity.
Rapid Bucharest Case — Public Record, Judicial Control, and Leadership Questions
A public-record summary of judicial control status and leadership questions, framed as governance risk indicators rather than allegations of guilt.
Escalation and Legal Posture
FIJF is built to publish responsibly and escalate when public-interest evidence indicates criminal conduct, corruption risk, match-manipulation indicators, or serious governance breaches.
Method Before Message
A verification-first workflow designed for reproducibility, restraint, and enforceable escalation.
Workflow
- Collection: public records, registries, filings, structured tip submissions.
- Verification: cross-checks, consistency testing, expert review where needed.
- Publication: clear separation of facts, analysis, and unresolved questions.
- Escalation: dossiers prepared for competent bodies when thresholds are met.