Infantino tells member associations match-fixing still poses threat at FIFA Integrity Summit

April 11 – Speaking via video link has THE first FIFA Integrity Summit be hosted by THE Asian Soccer Confederation (AFC) And football Association of Singapore (FAS), Gianni, FIFA president Infantino warned that match handling "has not disappeared far".

"We must ensure that THE playing field remains level And THE game free of malicious out influences, because if he doesn't, SO THE very existence of OUR beloved sport will be below threat. We to have has stay on OUR guard," said Infantino.

A report by Star Lizard Integrity Services last month find that In 2023 related to betting fixed matches In soccer increase by 16% against 2022.

Star Lizard analysis A total of 65,441 soccer matches In THE 2023 calendar year through 835 competitions In 128 different countries. A total of 167 matches watch panels of potential handling – 0.26% of THE total number of matches analyzed.

Infantino said that THE issue must be addressed by THE world governing body And It is member associations "together".

“FIFA East engaged has to prevent And sanction all shapes of match handling, Corruption And other immoral Or illegal activities, but We can only TO DO This with your help," said Infantino.

"FIFA Member Associations are responsible For combat And tackle match handling In their territories And person East immune Since This threat. »

Infantino Underlines THE memorandum of understanding sign with THE United Country Desk on Drugs And Crime which was renewed In New York last September And which goals has provide THE national associations with THE awareness And tools has prevent And tackle fixed matches. A key part of This commitment implied provide education And training has players, referees And integrity officers.

THE two days summit In Singapore was aiming has THE integrity officers of FIFA 211 member associations And THE six confederations. The subjects included update participants on global integrity tendencies, sharing best practices, And presenting THE new FIFA integrity manual And Education Roadmap.

Opening speech speakers Since FIFA, CASE And law enforcement officers implied In combat match handling were Also present.

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