The Confederation of Asian Football (CAF) and Sportradar are elevating their collaboration to new heights! A fresh agreement underscores their mutual commitment to upholding integrity and sportsmanship in the game. This pact, spanning from 2024 to 2027, expands upon a bond established in 2013 – signifying over a decade of joint efforts to combat match manipulation within Asian football.
The formal signing occurred on January 11th at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Doha, preceding the highly anticipated commencement of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. CAF President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Sportradar CEO Carsten Koerl were both present to solidify the agreement.
Shaikh Salman underscored the significance of Sportradar, characterizing them as a “pivotal, dependable, and trustworthy ally” in the battle against match-fixing. He emphasized the increasing strength of their collaboration over time, ensuring equitable conditions for Asian football.
Carsten Koerl reciprocated this sentiment, stating that the triumph of their partnership exemplifies the potency of collective effort and their shared aspiration for fair play within Asian football.
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