Corruption and Sports

[paxmao]

There are some countries and some sports in which you can give corruption and rigging for granted. For example, boxing during 90's in the USA was clearly a politics questions. The sums involved were so high and it is so easy to make a loose look real that it is kind of inevitable. This of course aligned with the massive control of a few hands.

Other sports are more difficult to rig, because there are more players involved, it is more difficult to fake and the power is more distributed.

[Yamifoud]

There are some countries and some sports in which you can give corruption and rigging for granted. For example, boxing during 90's in the USA was clearly a politics questions. The sums involved were so high and it is so easy to make a loose look real that it is kind of inevitable. This of course aligned with the massive control of a few hands.

I heard about the reputation of boxing, and some said that boxing is the most corrupt in all sports, especially in the early days when there are limited access on news and few cameras to review the action.

Other sports are more difficult to rig, because there are more players involved, it is more difficult to fake and the power is more distributed.

In the game of basketball it's easy to rig if the management is involve as they can just order the referee to do the job.

[madnessteat]

The sad fact that corruption has become a part of human life, this all started from uncontrollable greed. There are very many cases of corruption
occurring in the world of sports in various countries around the world. Moreover, sports gambling can be a source of income for some corruptors.
By adjusting the referee's decision or even paying some athletes in order to fix the result of the match. It is annoying to know that corruptors have
damaged sportsmanship in the world of sports. The crime of corruptors must be given the heaviest punishment.

I have a negative attitude towards corruption because it makes the gap between the rich and the poor bigger and bigger. I do not remember who said this, but I remember this phrase very well: " Almost every state has corruption and if there is no corruption then it makes no sense to live and develop in this state. "

[oHnK]

I have a negative attitude towards corruption because it makes the gap between the rich and the poor bigger and bigger. I do not remember who said this, but I remember this phrase very well: " Almost every state has corruption and if there is no corruption then it makes no sense to live and develop in this state. "

I agree if you said that every state has corruption. But if because there is no corruption then it makes no sense to live and develop in the state, that's so weird phrase. Corruption makes every people in the state can't get the same chance to develop, someone who is lucky because was born in a rich family and has the ability to do corruption certainly has a bigger chance to live and develop in the state than a poor guy. So, Corruption is only the biggest obstacle in the state for solving every problem that happens in society.

[SquallLeonhart]

In my country every government during the election campaign have the statement we'll abolish corruption on the sports in the manifesto. Is this is common or I'm seeing this on my country. In each and every game, during the selection process bribe is being given. This has made several able sportsmen discontinue their passion on sports and do some routine job for their living.

Same as this is the gambling, more key players are involved with match fixing even after getting huge sum of money after every match winning/losing. Why certain sportsmen have such greed towards money when people are starving to have a single meal on a day.

As people who watch the games, we are kind of used to this now, it is still nice and cool to watch the games, I do not feel like teams who have a chance to win the league would sell any games, and if they do that must mean they already guaranteed or nearly guaranteed the games, which is why watching the top teams is a lot better, also there are some at the bottom of the table but since they are bottom of the table it is rarely any chance they could win anyway so they are null point.

Teams that are at the midtable who knows that they will not go to European cups or anything, so have no chance for any higher position, but good enough that they will not relegate are the real trouble, they probably sell many of their games because they can afford to lose points and still be decent. I feel like referees play a big role as well, especially in NBA for example because I have seen horrible officiating there more than anywhere else.

[Gozie51]

Corruption is everywhere even in sports, even if the government will intervene, there are still greedy people who will commit a crime to serve their personal interest. Sports fixing brings big money to fixers, that's why they will not stop if they will not get caught, this is not new, not only in our country but it's all over the world as the world game fixing is happening in every country.

Government itself is corrupt so don't exclude them. About soccer games too they are involved in bribing if selling of games to their opponent. If a country's FA is involved in a bribe to win natch, then is the country that is the bribe. Fixing of match is not only for clubs but countries do that.

[Fredomago]

Especially at a low level, players are easier to master and there is corruption. Especially in matches with individual players, without a team. In tennis, a lot has happened with match fixing in the past.

Besides that, I think that can give a chance to players or sportsmen getting into the corruption. Maybe that is happening for a long time ago and we do not know who the players are getting trapped. But as soon as the sportsmen are caught accepting the money from corrupt people, the government will track them and get them into jail. Maybe the officials need to seriously concern about this matter so that the match fixing can reduce.

Maybe it can cut the activities but it will continue to do business, as long as there are players who accepts this easy money deal
then match betting will continue to grow.

The bad side of this issue is there's  a chance that officiating bodies are also part of this corruptions, they are deeply involve

and getting huge payouts from the match fixing facilitator, there's no chance or there's only small chance that this activities may
caught only if the official itself allow it for public publicity.

[Natalim]

Corruption is everywhere even in sports, even if the government will intervene, there are still greedy people who will commit a crime to serve their personal interest. Sports fixing brings big money to fixers, that's why they will not stop if they will not get caught, this is not new, not only in our country but it's all over the world as the world game fixing is happening in every country.

Government itself is corrupt so don't exclude them. About soccer games too they are involved in bribing if selling of games to their opponent. If a country's FA is involved in a bribe to win natch, then is the country that is the bribe. Fixing of match is not only for clubs but countries do that.

I think that's a huge accusation, that's cheating in a large scale which I don't think is really happening blatantly. What I only know is the rigging of sports happening only involves few players or officials but not this whole country thing.

[passwordnow]

Especially at a low level, players are easier to master and there is corruption. Especially in matches with individual players, without a team. In tennis, a lot has happened with match fixing in the past.

In most sports, this has been said to be happening. But we don't know how it's like happening there. But with the sports commissions or agencies that manage the athletes.
The corruption is starting there, from the support and finances to the actual tournaments, we can speculate that there really are such bad things that do happen. And we don't know if there will be a time that there will be no more corruption from little to big management.

[Hippocrypto]

Corruption is everywhere even in sports, even if the government will intervene, there are still greedy people who will commit a crime to serve their personal interest. Sports fixing brings big money to fixers, that's why they will not stop if they will not get caught, this is not new, not only in our country but it's all over the world as the world game fixing is happening in every country.

Government itself is corrupt so don't exclude them. About soccer games too they are involved in bribing if selling of games to their opponent. If a country's FA is involved in a bribe to win natch, then is the country that is the bribe. Fixing of match is not only for clubs but countries do that.

I don't see bribery existed on my country's governance. What I heard being corrupted was the budget of athletes pertaining to sports events. That's totally devastating for every participants, their funds isn't 100% supplied and worst their compensation allowances differs from other countries. Honor is very important, but we need to think about their families who needs to live through their hard earned money.

[Fredomago]

Gambling is not a stable source of income, in fact its one of the worst option that a person struggling financially could choose.

Difinitely true! but gamblers choose to go with it and take that small chances, they are aiming for a much quicker way to earn money.

Not only that it's high risk high reward. It can also be rigged by players even by house edge even with provably fair, systems can always be cheated.

Gamblers are fully aware of this but they are still pushing forward, thinking that once luck permits them it's easiest way to double your fund.

[Lorence.xD]

Besides that, I think that can give a chance to players or sportsmen getting into the corruption. Maybe that is happening for a long time ago and we do not know who the players are getting trapped. But as soon as the sportsmen are caught accepting the money from corrupt people, the government will track them and get them into jail. Maybe the officials need to seriously concern about this matter so that the match fixing can reduce.

Players being coerced into participating in something corrupt is not that unheard of but at the same time, it is also rare that players are consensual in participation because higher ups do not want to split the profits any further down the line which is understandable but that is a difficult situation for the corrupt uppers because they do not control the player. Players that are consensual on the other hand are in danger because they are disposable pawns that can't point out who is the head and they will face all the backlash as they are the face of organization/league.

[peter0425]

Corruption is everywhere even in sports, even if the government will intervene, there are still greedy people who will commit a crime to serve their personal interest. Sports fixing brings big money to fixers, that's why they will not stop if they will not get caught, this is not new, not only in our country but it's all over the world as the world game fixing is happening in every country.

That's correct. Here in my country is the same, we have real corruption cases not only in the first country League division, but we also have real corruption cases on minor leagues if they are included in the betting platforms and where you can earn money betting. It is sad but even the football players are mixed in this business and some of them have been arrested in the latest months. We will have more corruption on these sports where you can participate and bet your money, that's clear, we will never see corruption in a beach tennis match, as far as they are not into these bet platforms. It is really sad but it is the reality.

I think in every institution Corruption is indeed happening , maybe in some a little but in others are abusive and rampant.

Government even part of this corruption and they are the one who giving consent on the involved people.

- Expose the corrupt activities.

-Help sports and Gambling become clean again.

those person must be put behind bars and punished more than what they deserve .

[Viscore]

Corruption is everywhere even in sports, even if the government will intervene, there are still greedy people who will commit a crime to serve their personal interest. Sports fixing brings big money to fixers, that's why they will not stop if they will not get caught, this is not new, not only in our country but it's all over the world as the world game fixing is happening in every country.

That's correct. Here in my country is the same, we have real corruption cases not only in the first country League division, but we also have real corruption cases on minor leagues if they are included in the betting platforms and where you can earn money betting. It is sad but even the football players are mixed in this business and some of them have been arrested in the latest months. We will have more corruption on these sports where you can participate and bet your money, that's clear, we will never see corruption in a beach tennis match, as far as they are not into these bet platforms. It is really sad but it is the reality.

I think in every institution Corruption is indeed happening , maybe in some a little but in others are abusive and rampant.

Government even part of this corruption and they are the one who giving consent on the involved people.

- Expose the corrupt activities.

-Help sports and Gambling become clean again.

those person must be put behind bars and punished more than what they deserve .

Government  to be part of corruption then you call it a corrupt country.

These regulators should regulate and implement the law but if they are the one who are leading to break the law, that no nation would prosper with this kind of corrupt government. I hope it will not happen in our country though I know there are rumors that some sports are fixed.

[oHnK]

They are not coerced to corrupt because those corrupt officials only offer them the money and obey what they want. The decision will be up to the players, but the players can get tempt because of big money offered to them. Although that money is not too big to compare to the corrupt officials, that is big money for the players, and maybe that money will be bigger than what they got from their payment.

They are not forced, but if they don't comply, sometimes their careers are played by the corruptors.  Because by having money they use all means to achieve their goals.  So sometimes, like it or not, the players accept corruption.  Those who don't want their careers to be ruined should resort to such dirty things.

[gagux123]

Well, after some comments that I read, I thought to myself, because I couldn't find an exact answer ...

Does anyone know what kind of sport is more corrupt and manipulated these days? Soccer? Boxe?

Corruption in sports is generally greater in developed or underdeveloped countries?

[Renampun]

Well, after some comments that I read, I thought to myself, because I couldn't find an exact answer ...

Does anyone know what kind of sport is more corrupt and manipulated these days? Soccer? Boxe?

Corruption in sports is generally greater in developed or underdeveloped countries?

the average is soccer...
in my country, 'soccer' is the most popular sport and after that badminton, other sports are only a small part and 'soccer' in my country has a bad history such as nepotism and scoring manipulation.

[gagux123]

Well, after some comments that I read, I thought to myself, because I couldn't find an exact answer ...

Does anyone know what kind of sport is more corrupt and manipulated these days? Soccer? Boxe?

Corruption in sports is generally greater in developed or underdeveloped countries?

the average is soccer...
in my country, 'soccer' is the most popular sport and after that badminton, other sports are only a small part and 'soccer' in my country has a bad history such as nepotism and scoring manipulation.

Yes, the same in my country. Practically the "whole country" plays soccer, maybe ~ 70% of the sport is focused on soccer.
So, with this high percentage rate, a good part of the corruption is in soccer in my country, but it is logical that there is also corruption in other sports, but on a smaller scale.

[uneng]

Well, after some comments that I read, I thought to myself, because I couldn't find an exact answer ...

Does anyone know what kind of sport is more corrupt and manipulated these days? Soccer? Boxe?

Corruption in sports is generally greater in developed or underdeveloped countries?

the average is soccer...
in my country, 'soccer' is the most popular sport and after that badminton, other sports are only a small part and 'soccer' in my country has a bad history such as nepotism and scoring manipulation.

Yes, the same in my country. Practically the "whole country" plays soccer, maybe ~ 70% of the sport is focused on soccer.
So, with this high percentage rate, a good part of the corruption is in soccer in my country, but it is logical that there is also corruption in other sports, but on a smaller scale.

Even FIFA was accused of corruption several times, so I think soccer is the most corrupt sport globally talking. There are many situations involving money laudering, bribery, fraud and all the kind of thinkable cheating with FIFA. Actually any activity in this world involving too many different individuals, countries and a lot of money has some corruption going on.

[dimonstration]

Well, after some comments that I read, I thought to myself, because I couldn't find an exact answer ...

Does anyone know what kind of sport is more corrupt and manipulated these days? Soccer? Boxe?

Corruption in sports is generally greater in developed or underdeveloped countries?

Wil depend on what game is too popular in that country. There are scripted games sometimes for the sake of doing illegal activities or by mere fact of being corrupt or putting money to the players to just do what they wanted, it can be from soccer, football, boxing or even in basketball as long as there officials who see opportunities to gain profit from it even in a biased way they will try for sure to do it.