Fifa gives fraud ‘an open door’ with betting, says Council of Europe chief
The Council of Europe's secretary general, Alain Berset, has criticized FIFA for its handling of the World Cup, specifically citing concerns over betting partnerships and lack of integrity. Berset argues that FIFA's current practices invite fraud and undermine the sport's governance.
Why it matters
This represents a rare public rift between two major international organizations regarding the ethics and commercialization of global sports.
The final of a controversial World Cup takes place on Sunday. Alain Berset said: ‘The celebration will end tonight. The questions will not.’ Photograph: Tullio Puglia/FIFA/Getty Images The final of a controversial World Cup takes place on Sunday. Alain Berset said: ‘The celebration will end tonight. The questions will not.’ Photograph: Tullio Puglia/FIFA/Getty Images Fifa Fifa gives fraud ‘an open door’ with betting, says Council of Europe chief Fifa deal with prediction market company under fire
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Fifa has been accused of providing an “open door to fraud” and allowing political influence to cast doubt on the integrity of the World Cup in a stinging rebuke by the Council of Europe’s secretary general.
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