UEFA adopts anti-corruption resolution

The congress of the 54 UEFA member nations has unanimously adopted an 11-point resolution against match-fixing and corruption in football.

Europe's ruling body has adopted an 11-point resolution against match-fixing and corruption in football.

The congress of the 54 UEFA member nations unanimously adopted the resolution named "European football united for the integrity of the game".

"We are requesting that UEFA's member associations align themselves with UEFA - and have our full support - in order to tackle this scourge, which is a real threat to the soul of our sport," UEFA president Michel Platini said on Thursday.

The measures include education in domestic football for protection and prevention, harmonisation of regulations, implementation of reporting systems and procedures, co-operation with domestic law enforcement agencies and the implementation of strong sanctions for anyone involved in match-fixing.

UEFA has recently amended its rules to end a statute of limitations on match-fixing and corruption.

Platini also highlighted the case of Moldova's under-17 women's coach Alina Stetenco, who rejected fixing attempts and helped UEFA ban an official from her country for life over fixing attempts.

"Alina has said no," Platini said.

"She has said no to match-fixing, no to intimidation and no to corruption in football. She stood up for what she believed in. She has set the example we need to follow."


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