UEFA Implements Match-Fixing Prevention Plan at Women’s EURO 2025
Ensuring Fair Play and Tournament Integrity
A Proactive Approach to Match-Fixing
Brazil – August 7, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 featured a dedicated anti-match-fixing action plan to ensure a fair and transparent competition.
UEFA stated:
“We ensured that all players received education to help them understand and combat match-fixing threats.”
The plan also included advanced monitoring and intelligence gathering, built on previous tournament experiences and collaboration with integrity partners.
Customized Integrity Education for Players and Referees
All 16 national teams took part in custom awareness sessions, delivered by UEFA-trained integrity officers.
Topics included:
- Emerging trends in match manipulation
- Real case studies
- How to report suspicious approaches, including on social media
Referees also received special sessions on new and emerging risks.
Global Collaboration for Sports Integrity
In July, UEFA hosted the annual Anti-Match-Fixing Task Force meeting in Nyon, with participation from:
- CONMEBOL, IOC, UNODC, Interpol, Europol
- Gespa, ULIS, Sportradar, Council of Europe
Key topics discussed:
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Challenges in detecting new forms of manipulation
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Application of artificial intelligence
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Project ideas for the upcoming year
UEFA’s Ongoing Integrity Commitment
UEFA continues to lead through innovation, global collaboration, and dedication to clean sport.
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