Bermuda has joined regional neighbors in a decisive move to protect the integrity of the Caribbean game, participating in a high-level Anti-Match Manipulation and Integrity Workshop hosted by the Caribbean Football Union (CFU).
The session, facilitated by FIFA Senior Integrity Manager Liam Rich, focused on building a “solid foundation” for identifying and responding to risks that threaten the sport’s fairness.
The workshop centered on FIFA’s strategic framework for safeguarding football, structured around four core pillars:
- Detection & Investigation: Using data and intelligence to spot irregularities.
- Education & Training: Ensuring officials and players know the warning signs.
- Prevention: Implementing strict codes of conduct to deter manipulation.
- Sanctioning: Enforcing zero-tolerance penalties for those who compromise the game.
Bermuda was represented by Lyndon Raynor and Jibri Smith, who engaged in practical scenarios covering threats both on and off the field. The training aims to empower member associations to recognize recruitment patterns often used by fixers to target players and officials.
“This workshop forms part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen governance capacity,” said CFU General Secretary Camara David. “We are grateful to FIFA for its support in protecting the beautiful game.”
The initiative aligns with the CFU’s 2021–2026 strategic plan, ensuring that as Bermuda’s national teams rise on the international stage, the administration behind them remains world-class and secure.
