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FIFA continues its collaboration with the United Nations Office to combat corruption in football
“I am convinced that we can eradicate match manipulation,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The second edition of the program will be launched in March 2025
FIFA has partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to implement the second edition of the FIFA Global Integrity Programwhich aims to protect football from corruption and match manipulation.
After a first edition launched in March 2021, the program will see its second version take place from March 2025 to December 2027. The 211 FIFA member associations will thus receive training adapted to their level of expertise (standard, intermediate and advanced), which will be taught to them by a panel of recognized experts in this field, including specialists in football law, delegates from FIFA and UNODC, representatives of the main sports governing bodies, renowned professors, referees of the CAS, former professional footballers as well as experts from companies specializing in the detection of match manipulation.
“Integrity, good governance, ethics and fair play are fundamental football values dear to FIFA,” explained President Gianni Infantino. “It is obvious that match manipulation is a danger that threatens our sport, and FIFA is working together with its 211 member associations to eliminate this scourge. »
“Integrity, good governance, ethics and fair play are fundamental football values dear to FIFA,” explained President Gianni Infantino. “It is obvious that match manipulation is a danger that threatens our sport, and FIFA is working together with its 211 member associations to eliminate this scourge. »
“As FIFA President, I have defined 11 strategic objectives to make football truly global. Their achievement requires constant vigilance, particularly in the face of the risks that match manipulation and organized crime pose to our sport. »
Initially, participants will follow quarterly online courses to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge. This will be followed by an on-site course in which they will put their new knowledge into practice, under the supervision of experts. This hybrid approach, unique in its kind, guarantees comprehensive training.
THE FIFA Global Integrity Program aims to generate, support and disseminate case studies, examples of good practice and lessons learned to improve the fight against match manipulation in football, ensuring that these resources contribute to effective preventive interventions.
“As part of our desire to fight against this scourge, a new version of the FIFA Integrity Guide has been published to enable all those involved in our sport to be able to compete on equal opportunities,” continued the President. Infantino.
“This initiative, implemented with our partner UNODC, has been revised to better meet the varied needs of our 211 member associations. »
“I am convinced that we can eradicate match manipulation and organized crime by developing sustainable training and prevention programs around the world. »
“The Global Integrity Program is another step towards preserving the integrity of our sport. It is vital that football speaks out against match manipulation. Let’s fight together for clean football. »
