FAI hotline to tackle scourge of game-fixing

The FAI will today open a confidential telephone line as part of its increased vigilance to protect the integrity of football in Ireland.

The initiative, specifically to help monitor any suspect betting or match-fixing concerns, was just one of many topics outlined at the FAI’s first Player Guidelines seminar, in conjunction with the Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland and Irish Sports Council, held at Lansdowne Road on Wednesday night.

The seminar advises players on many key aspects of the game — highlighted in an accompanying booklet — including general player discipline, anti-doping, player welfare, discrimination and social media use.