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10th May, 2011 :: 07:47:15
Source: Casinos Online
Euro 20 million dedicated to eradicating football match fixing
The world football governing body FIFA has announced an investment of Euro 20 million to be used in collaboration with Interpol & other interested parties dedicated to stopping match-fixing & illegal betting in its tracks.
Working closely with Interpol, the organisation has devised a 10-year anti-corruption programme that should reduce future incidents such as those allegedly involving Juventus, Lazio & AC Milan in recent times.
Sepp Blatter, the president of FIFA, said that match-fixing is a major danger to the sport, & that FIFA is committed to doing everything in its power to tackle it.
"In the fight against illegal betting & match-fixing, the preventive measures that can be taken & the protection of the players & the integrity of the game are of the utmost importance," Blatter asserted.
"Joint work with the authorities & with Interpol is crucial for success, & for this reason we are very pleased to announce this contribution."
The investment will be spent to educate players around the world to the threats of match fixing, as well as highlighting the dangers to referees & officials, & Blatter emphasised that any instances of match fixing or illegal betting in the future would be quickly, decisively & strongly dealt with.
"Match-fixing shakes the very foundations of sport, namely fair play, respect & discipline," he added. "That's why FIFA employs a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to any infringement of these values," he said.
Interpol applauded FIFAâEUR™s determination to finance anti-corruption measures, with spokesman Ronald Noble commenting : "By funding a long-term corruption prevention training programme to be designed & implemented by Interpol, FIFA has taken a significant step towards ensuring the integrity of football worldwide."
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