The meeting addressed risks and prevention of match-fixing in football.
Press release.- Sportradar held an integrity workshop with the professional male team of Palmeiras as part of its commitment to educate and prevent practices linked to match-fixing in sports, using advanced technology and detailed analysis to ensure the integrity of competitions.
The goal of the event was to raise awareness and educate players and coaching staff about the threat of match manipulation in football.
During the workshop, athletes participated in interactive activities and learned about real situations that highlight the risks and circumstances involved in match manipulation, as well as the dangers of professional athletes getting involved in sports betting. Sportradar shared detailed information based on its experience in monitoring, detecting, and investigating cases of manipulation in sports competitions around the world.
Felippe Marchetti, Director of Integrity Partnerships at Sportradar in Brazil, stated: "Combating match-fixing is an ongoing effort that requires the awareness of everyone involved in sports. Our goal is to equip players with the necessary knowledge to recognize and report any suspicious approach, and it is an honor for Sportradar to host this seminar for Palmeiras, one of the most traditional and successful clubs in the country. We appreciate their openness and collaboration with us to build a safe environment for our football."
