Sportradar Signs Agreement with Brazil’s Ministry of Sports to Safeguard Sports Integrity
The company signed a technical cooperation agreement to protect sports integrity following the launch of the betting market in the country.
Joint Efforts to Combat Match-Fixing
On May 15, Sportradar and Brazil’s Ministry of Sports signed a technical cooperation agreement (ACT) aimed at protecting the integrity of sports competitions in the country.
The agreement includes:
- Information sharing about the betting market
- Joint implementation of initiatives to counter match-fixing
- Training of Ministry of Sports personnel
- Implementation of the UFDS (Universal Fraud Detection System) to identify suspicious activity
Seminars and Training
The first training seminar was held on May 15 with the participation of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, which also recently signed an ACT with Sportradar.
The training covers advanced methods for monitoring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity in sports.
Sportradar provides expert support aimed at enhancing the Ministry’s capabilities in matters of sports integrity.
Objectives of the Agreement
Brazil’s Minister of Sports, André Fufuca, noted that the agreement marked a significant milestone in the fight against match-fixing:
“Integrity must be a constant principle, especially when it comes to transparency, ethics, and fairness in sports results. This agreement gives us the tools to stop such practices and build trust in sports competitions.”
Sportradar’s Comment
Andreas Krannich, Executive Vice President of Integrity, Rights Protection, and Regulatory Affairs at Sportradar, emphasized:
“Cooperation with the Ministry of Sports is an important step in strengthening sports integrity in Brazil. Protecting competitions requires coordinated action between the public and private sectors.”
Sportradar’s Expanding Presence in Brazil
The agreement with the Ministry of Sports is part of a broader Sportradar strategy in the country. The company’s partners already include:
| Organization | Type of Partnership |
|---|---|
| State Prosecutor’s Office of Goiás | Agreement on sports integrity |
| Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) | Cooperation to combat match-fixing |
| Football Federations of 17 States | Monitoring and protecting competition integrity |
This network of partnerships strengthens Sportradar’s position as a key player in safeguarding sports integrity in the country.