The Football Association, the sport’s governing body in England, has launched an education and awareness campaign regarding betting to coincide with the introduction of new rules from the start of the 2014-15 season.
As of last Friday, players, managers, club employees and match officials are not allowed to place any bet on any matter relating to football, both domestic and global.
The rules cover all matters relating to the sport, from results of games and competitions through to managerial appointments and player transfers. Those covered by the regulations are also not allowed to instruct any third party to place any bet on their behalf.
Previously, participants were prohibited from betting on a match or competition in which they were involved or could influence.
The rule change applies specifically to the top eight tiers of English football. The regulations have been brought in following consultation with the Premier League, Football League, Professional Footballers’ Association, League Managers’ Association and Football Conference.
The FA will visit clubs across the country to talk to players, management and employees, and the governing body has also produced educational films on betting, inside information and match fixing.
The FA has also enlisted the support of former Italian footballer and now Aston Villa academy coach Simone Farina, who in 2011 played a key role in stopping a match-fixing attempt whilst playing for Serie B club Gubbio.
“The FA constantly evaluates its rules and regulations in consultation across English football to ensure they meet the needs of the modern game,” the FA’s director of football governance and regulation, Darren Bailey, said.
“This betting rule change to encompass all aspects of world football provides a simple, clear and straightforward message to all participants concerned, on where the line is drawn. It is important to stress the rules form only one part of our overall framework for the regulation of betting and maintaining the integrity of the English game.
“In addition to the monitoring of betting markets throughout the world, we continue to build on previous education programmes and communicate with all levels of the game. In doing so, we will further stress the collective responsibility that all those involved have in upholding the integrity of football in England.”
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