Exam Weight: Medium

FIFA Code of Ethics

The ethical standards and conduct requirements for everyone involved in football, including agents.

Key Areas to Study

Who is bound by the Code — officials, agents, match officials
The investigatory and adjudicatory chambers of the Ethics Committee
Conflicts of interest — definition and disclosure requirements
Bribery and corruption — what constitutes a violation
Duty to report violations
Gift acceptance rules
Match manipulation
Non-cooperation sanctions
Maximum sanctions — lifetime ban

Study Tips

Understand the two-chamber structure of the Ethics Committee (investigatory and adjudicatory). Know what constitutes a conflict of interest. Remember that persons bound by the Code have a duty to report violations and can be sanctioned for failing to cooperate with investigations.

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