Sportradar collaborates with the KNVB to combat match-fixing in Dutch football.

In a new multi-year deal, its Integrity Services division will analyse all publicly accessible material on the surface, deep, and dark webs in order to notify the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) of any possible dangers.

The division's Investigation and Intelligence services team will look for unusual betting patterns, match manipulation, and corruption, and will report any suspicious behaviour to help the KNVB's integrity operations.

"We are confident that this collaboration will put us in the best possible position to protect the integrity of our competitions," stated Jan Peter Dogge, KNVB's Integrity Officer.

"The KNVB takes the threat of match-fixing and other forms of sporting corruption very seriously, and we value Sportradar's experience and depth of knowledge in this area."

This current deal expands on Sportradar's existing connection with the KNVB, as well as previous agreements with FIFA, UEFA, and the Asian Football Confederation.

Andreas Krannich, MD of Integrity Services, discussed the increasingly complicated issue of match rigging and the significance of effective integrity safeguards.

 "Corruption in sport extends beyond match-fixing, and the importance of rigorous due diligence measures that touch every aspect of business cannot be overstated," Krannich added.

"The evolving threats of match manipulation and other forms of sporting corruption highlight the importance of maintaining a consistent and proactive approach to addressing potential integrity issues."

"The KNVB has demonstrated a commendable commitment to protecting the integrity of Dutch football by collaborating with our Intelligence and Investigation services team."