November 2: The Football Association of Serbia (FSS) will host the inaugural session of UEFA’s anti-match-fixing education programme.
The Belgrade edition of the biennial “Fight The Fix” program will take place from November 2-6.
The meeting brings together sports integrity specialists, including integrity officers from national football associations, confederation representatives, state and law enforcement authorities and other key actors involved in the prevention, detection and investigation of match-fixing.
This year’s program covers three educational sessions in three European nations: the first in Serbia from 2 to 6 November, the second in the Netherlands from 25 to 29 January 2027 and the final session in Switzerland from 26 to 30 April 2027.
Lectures, expert discussions and practical workshops will take place at the FSS sports center in Stara Pazova and at various locations in Belgrade. The central theme of the program focuses on improving systems for the prevention, identification, investigation and sanctioning of match-fixing, with a special emphasis on international cooperation, information sharing and modern detection methods.
The initial session in Serbia will focus on recognizing the risks, identifying early indicators of match-fixing, analyzing the impact of sports betting and understanding the mechanisms for detecting irregularities.
The second session in the Netherlands will focus on information gathering, investigative procedures and cooperation with state authorities, while the last session in Switzerland will focus on evidentiary procedures, legal mechanisms and prosecution. The program will also provide hands-on training with a simulated match-fixing case, guiding participants through all stages from initial suspicion to final legal proceedings.
“The fight against match-fixing remains a strategic priority for UEFA, which is continuously working to protect the integrity of the competition by working with national associations, law enforcement, judicial bodies and international organisations. Following the selection of Serbia for major events, including club licensing meetings, the UEFA Congress, the final tournament of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 and the program special UEFA Europacore 2029 selection for the UEFA Europacore 2029 final. the continued confidence in the organizational capabilities and professionalism of the Football Association of Serbia,” the FSS said.
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