Representatives of the Ethics and Fair Play Committee of the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) delivered lectures to various national teams aimed at increasing players', coaches', and staff members' awareness regarding fair play principles.

The goal is to cover all professional football in Ukraine, literally communicating with every player and coach. This practice is a preventive measure by the UAF against match-fixing and other forms of misconduct in football.

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This time, representatives of the committee communicated with Ukraine's youth national teams U-18 and U-19, as well as girls' U-17 and U-19.

During the lectures, examples of unethical behavior in football were presented along with their consequences. Also discussed were cases of match-fixing that lead to disqualification of clubs, players, referees, and loss of fan trust.

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It was emphasized during lectures that adherence to ethics and fair play is the foundation of success and a successful career. According to UEFA requirements, everyone must be informed about possible consequences for violating the Code of Ethics and Fair Play. Players were introduced to the CLUE register—a registry of violations where information on certain breaches and related individuals is recorded.

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Within the framework of the events, teams were acquainted with the Fair Play Assistant chat-bot, where all individuals involved in football can report possible violations of the Code and familiarize themselves with Ukrainian legislation regulating the fight against influence (manipulation) on sports competition results. This tool is a useful resource for players and clubs, contributing to increased awareness and adherence to ethical norms in sport.