FIFA Launches Two Digital Platforms for Safer, More Sustainable Football Integrity
FIFA has taken a significant stride towards promoting integrity in global football by launching two innovative digital platforms. These long-term initiatives aim to foster cooperation and active participation in addressing integrity challenges worldwide.
The Integrity Officials’ Community Platform
The first platform, the “community of electronic integrity officials”, is an interactive hub designed for integrity stakeholders to engage, share knowledge, and collaborate. According to FIFA’s official website, this platform serves as a central point for all integrity-related information, fostering a truly global dialogue.
The FIFA Integrity Department Platform
The second initiative is the “FIFA Integrity Department” platform, aimed at providing support and resources to integrity officials. Notably, it introduces a feature to report suspected match manipulation concerns.
“Our primary role is to protect football from risks such as corruption, doping, abuse, and match manipulation. These platforms will help us ensure the safety and integrity of our beautiful game.” – FIFA’s official statement
Integrity as a Strategic Priority
Aligning with FIFA’s global game strategy, these platforms prioritize integrity by countering threats to matches, championships, players, officials, and national federations. Moreover, they aim to discourage abuse and misconduct in football.
Did you know? FIFA’s Strategic Research and Integrity Department plays a crucial role in developing these platforms and fighting against integrity threats.
Why These Platforms Matter
- Encourage global cooperation among integrity officials.
- Facilitate timely sharing of information and best practices.
- Provide a secure channel to report integrity concerns.
Join the Conversation
Engage with the global football community by sharing your thoughts on these new platforms. What do you think they mean for the future of football integrity?