The Amapá Football Federation (FAF) and the Amapá Civil Police met last Tuesday (28). The objective was to discuss strategies to combat match-fixing in football matches. The meeting sought to formalize a partnership, so that both entities could curb illegal practices in sport.
Present at the meeting were the president of the FAF, Netto Góes, the director of arbitration, Romeu Figueira, and the general delegate, Cezar Augusto. They discussed the creation of an exclusive channel to receive complaints, specifically about match manipulation.
Furthermore, the creation of a department dedicated to investigating these cases in Amapá football was also discussed. Netto Góes stated: “to preserve the integrity of Amapá football, ensuring that games are decided on the field, in a fair and transparent manner”.
In turn, Cezar Augusto declared the commitment of the Civil Police. In this way, the institution will act rigorously in combating crimes related to betting and corruption in sport.
Furthermore, Romeu Figueira highlighted the importance of the participation of referees and clubs in the State in this initiative. According to the refereeing director: “the awareness of everyone involved in football is essential to inhibit criminal practices”.
Concrete measures against manipulation of results
The meeting defined concrete actions to combat match manipulation. Firstly, a specific channel will be created through which reports can be made securely and anonymously.
Secondly, the new investigative department will have specialized professionals to deal with manipulation cases. Furthermore, clubs and federations will receive guidance on the importance of reporting irregularities.
Finally, this partnership reinforces the union between sport and security in Amapá, aiming to protect the credibility of competitions and combat illegal activities that harm athletes, fans and society as a whole.
