Handbook on Corruption in Sport

The Handbook on Corruption in Sport defines and delineates corruption in sport with a view to protecting sporting integrity. It comprehensively examines the various forms of sports fraud and the sanctions that can be imposed by law or in accordance with the spirit of the sporting rules.

Expert contributing authors cover a wide range of corrupt practices committed by global actors involved in sporting practices, events, management and governance. Chapters address off-the-field exploitation such as fraudulent betting, embezzlement, vote buying and human trafficking as examples of growing ethical concerns within the sporting community. The Handbook also explores on-field examples, including international case studies of corruption in road cycling, Italian football and doping in Russian sport. They outline prevention strategies and law enforcement approaches to improve governance and support whistleblowers and disciplinary actions.



This Handbook is a vital resource for scholars and students of sport disciplines, particularly those researching economics, sociology, management and sports law. Its applicable approach will also prove beneficial to governing bodies, managers and sport practitioners.