Awareness session on match-fixing held at "Shafa" club

An awareness session on combating match-fixing was organized for members of the "Shafa" club, which plays in the Azerbaijan I League.

Idman.Biz reports that the session was conducted by the AFFA's Compliance and Anti-Match-Fixing Department.

Speaking at the event, the head of the Compliance and Anti-Match-Fixing Department, Naib Asadov, provided the players with detailed information about the concept of match-fixing, the differences between ordinary mistakes made during a match and intentionally manipulated behaviors, as well as the serious damage that such cases cause to the integrity and reputation of football.

During the session, it was emphasized that football players are not only athletes, but also carriers of values, and it was noted that principles such as fairness, integrity, responsibility and being an example play an important role in the professional activities of football players.

The main motives of match-fixing, in which games manipulation cases occur more often, the role of sports betting in this process, and the methods of influencing football players were explained through a presentation.

At the same time, practical situations (role play) were discussed regarding the ethical duty of football players, the steps they should take when faced with a suspicious or match-fixing offer, and cases where silence also entails responsibility. Special attention was paid to approaches via social media, the tools used by manipulators, and the importance of properly managing football players' public and personal profiles.

During the session, it was stated that the relevant articles of the AFFA's Disciplinary Code adopted in 2025 stipulate that participation in match-fixing, attempting to do so, or concealing information is considered a serious disciplinary violation, and concrete examples from local and international experience were presented to the football players.

The main purpose of the awareness event is to protect transparency and integrity in the football community, strengthen the fight against match-fixing and increase the awareness of football players in this area.