MAR 26 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2024 - 15:15hs.
Meeting with athletes and coaching staff

Inter from Porto Alegre gives lecture on sports betting and warns players

Internacional players participated in a lecture on sports betting. The intention of the club's football department was to address the matter with the players to avoid events such as the ‘Maximum Penalty’ operation and the controversy with Ferreira, from Grêmio.

 The subject was inserted during a routine meeting between athletes, coaching staff and management. The material was prepared jointly by the football and legal departments. The topic was inserted during a routine meeting between athletes, coaching staff and management.

The presentation was illustrated with recent cases of athletes and incidents that are taking place in Brazil and in the world around football betting.

The ‘Colorado’ group was informed about FIFA's current rules and received relevant guidance on the topic.

The organization provides for a fine of "at least 100,000 Swiss francs" (US$ 110,000) and a ban from football for up to three years for players who place bets on football matches.

Recently, Inter announced a three-year contract extension with bookmaker EstrelaBet, master sponsor of the club.

In addition, the brand is displayed on the back of the shirts used by male football players.

Source: GMB