"Gambling Sports Organization convenes discussion on 'Sports Integrity' involving Ceará and Naútico"
In the world of sports, maintaining integrity is paramount. Recently, the Esportes da Sorte Match-Fixing Prevention Forum took place, with clubs Náutico, Ceará, and Corinthians participating over the past two months [3][4]. The training programme, a joint effort for transparency and the protection of sport, aimed to combat illegal practices and reinforce a strong commitment to integrity in sport.
The sessions were led by Felippe Marchetti, Integrity Partnerships Manager at Sportradar, who emphasized the importance of raising awareness among athletes and teams to protect competitions from manipulation [5]. During the workshops, topics such as the definition of match-fixing, types of fraud, fraudsters' modus operandi, legal risks, and reputational impacts were covered [6].
Ceará, one of the participating clubs, has a handbook addressing match-fixing for their squad and actively participates in preventive meetings against match-fixing. Lucas Drubscky, Football Executive at Ceará, commented on the club's serious approach to the fight against match-fixing [7]. Ana Carolina Luna Maçães, Compliance Manager at Esportes Gaming Brasil, stated that the training programme reinforces their commitment to sports integrity and responsible gaming [8].
Sportradar, a global sports technology company and a recognized authority in sports integrity, monitors over 10,000 matches per season in Brazil and partners with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and 17 state federations in Brazil [9]. Esportes da Sorte, a partner in the forum, offers practical guidance on how to respond to suspicious approaches [6].
Looking ahead, future sessions are planned for Corinthians and Ferroviária. The forum is part of a series of in-person workshops designed to provide learning moments for athletes and technical staff [10]. Ceará and Náutico were the main sponsors of the forum [4].
Beyond the forums, broader discussions on sports integrity and technology will occur at the Sports Tech Summit on September 4, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil. Esportes da Sorte is a partner in this event, which gathers various stakeholders in the sports and betting industries to discuss regulations, innovative tech solutions, and integrity strategies [2].
For precise scheduling or a complete list of current and future forum participants, direct contact with Esportes da Sorte or their event coordinators would be necessary, as available sources do not provide that level of detail at this time.
Football, as a part of European-leagues and the Premier League, was emphasized during the Esportes da Sorte Match-Fixing Prevention Forum as a sport that requires a strong commitment to integrity. Ceará, a Brazilian football club, has taken active steps in this direction, with a handbook on match-fixing and regular participation in preventive meetings. This commitment to sports integrity and responsible gaming is further reinforced through various training programmes and partnerships with global sports technology companies like Sportradar.
