FIFA Disciplinary Code

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Article 76

Unlawfully Infl Uencing Match Results

1. Anyone who conspires to infl uence the result of a match in a manner contrary to sporting ethics shall be sanctioned with a match suspension or a ban on taking part in any football-related activity as well as a fi ne of at least CHF 15,000. In serious cases, a lifetime ban on taking part in any football-related activity shall be imposed.

2. In the case of a player or offi cial unlawfully infl uencing the result of a match in accordance with par. 1, the club or association to which the player or offi cial belongs may be fi ned. Serious offences may be sanctioned with exclusion from a competition, demotion to a lower division, a points deduction and the return of awards. 42