Interview: Felippe Marchetti, Integrity Partnerships Manager for Latam, Sportradar
Switzerland.- July 11th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com As global sports betting continues to grow, so do the threats to integrity — and few organizations are as pivotal in combating match-fixing as Sportradar.
In this exclusive interview, Felippe Marchetti, Integrity Partnerships Manager for Latin America at Sportradar, shares how the company leverages cutting-edge technology, global intelligence networks, and proactive education to protect the world’s most prestigious tournaments, including the FIFA Club World Cup.
From AI-powered monitoring tools to its role in FIFA’s Integrity Task Force, Sportradar is shaping the future of sports integrity on a global scale.
Sportradar is recognized globally for its role in combating match-fixing. How does the company approach this mission?
Felippe Marchetti: At Sportradar, we work with hundreds of sports federations worldwide through a holistic approach focused on detection, prevention, and enforcement.
Our main monitoring tool is the Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS)— an AI- powered solution approved by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). It continuously analyzes betting patterns across hundreds of global operators, including account-level data.
When anomalies are detected, we produce detailed reports and, when necessary, conduct full investigations into teams or individuals. We also run the Sportradar Integrity Exchange, the world’s largest network for integrity-focused information sharing, with over 120 operators in 50+ countries.
Beyond detection, we emphasize education and risk mitigation. We deliver tailored integrity training to players, referees, and officials, explaining how illicit approaches occur, the legal consequences, and proper reporting protocols. We also support our partners with risk assessments and due diligence before competitions, and help them establish strong governance frameworks, including codes of conduct and reporting channels.
Do major tournaments like the Champions League or the FIFA Club World Cup require a different monitoring approach?
Felippe Marchetti: Our integrity standards are consistent across all competitions, but the volume and complexity of data significantly increase in high-profile events.
This is where our UFDS really proves its strength. It’s built to handle large-scale data in real time, detecting even subtle signs of manipulation, even when attempts are spread across multiple operators or markets.
With account-level analysis and real-time monitoring, we ensure that despite the exponential rise in activity during such events, suspicious patterns are just as detectable as in any other competition.
Sportradar is part of FIFA’s new Integrity Task Force. What does this collaboration look like?
Felippe Marchetti: The FIFA Integrity Task Force brings together global integrity stakeholders under a unified framework to protect FIFA competitions from manipulation.
During the FIFA Club World Cup, we conduct real-time betting market monitoring for every match using the UFDS. Any suspicious patterns are immediately reported to the task force for prompt action.
Preparations began months ago with in-person meetings to finalize protocols, review scenarios, and coordinate strategies. This collaboration enables an unprecedented international response, helping overcome jurisdictional barriers that often delay cross-border investigations.
What specific technologies are being used during the Club World Cup, and could this be a test for the upcoming FIFA World Cup?
Felippe Marchetti: Absolutely. The Club World Cup is serving as an ideal testing ground for our most advanced technologies — especially those that will be critical in next year’s World Cup. Our approach is anchored in three core components:
- Advanced time-series analytics to track irregular shifts in betting
- Account-level monitoring to detect coordinated activity across multiple
- AI transparency tools that visually explain which data points triggered
The tournament’s global nature, combined with a more manageable scale compared to the World Cup, gives us the chance to refine methodologies in a live environment. What we learn here will directly inform our integrity strategy for football’s biggest event.
Given Sportradar’s global operations, how does the company ensure it stays ahead of emerging match-fixing threats across such diverse markets?
Felippe Marchetti: One of our biggest strengths is the global reach of our intelligence network, combined with our ability to adapt our technology and educational tools to different regional realities. Match manipulation doesn’t look the same in every market — so we invest heavily in local expertise, continuous research, and collaboration with authorities and regulators.
Through initiatives like the Integrity Exchange, we gather insights in real time from over 50 countries, helping us spot evolving patterns early. We also regularly update our risk models and work closely with partners to conduct scenario planning. This forward-looking approach is what allows us to not only detect manipulation when it happens — but to anticipate and prevent it before it can take hold.
Edited by: @MaiaDigital www.zonadeazar.com