Preamble
The act of match-fixing, in essence, undermines the core principles that define the integrity of sporting endeavors, thereby compromising the fundamental tenets that govern fair competition. Sporting integrity holds unequivocal significance as it hinges on the essence of unpredictability and the exclusive influence of sporting factors on outcomes. While fans may find occasional instances of luck or serendipity acceptable, even the slightest occurrence of refereeing errors triggers a cascade of backlash and chaos, which has galvanized footballing authorities to implement measures such as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and goal-line technology to increase fans’ confidence. The overarching demeanor within sports exhibits absolute intolerance for any externalities that impact results, making the concept of match-fixing profoundly problematic. Match-fixing constitutes an assault on the very essence and fabric of sports; it represents brazen disrespect to the...
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