Fair Play Days

Fair Play Days

By Caitlin Moyles

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Since 1997, FIFA has dedicated one week during its international match calendar to Fair Play Days. During Fair Play Days, FIFA calls upon its member associations to organize activities highlighting the importance of fair competition. Also prominently featured are the ten-point FIFA Code of Conduct and the fair play logo, which appears on captains’ armbands, referees’ coins, water bottles, T-shirts, caps and pennants. [1]

 

FIFA’s Fair Play Day logo is unfurled before a match to promote a spirit of good sportsmanship.

FIFA’s Fair Play Day logo is unfurled before a match to promote a spirit of good sportsmanship.

Additionally, at every FIFA tournament, the Technical Study Group evaluates and rates the behavior on and off the pitch of all participating teams. The FIFA Fair Play Award is then bestowed upon the team with the best fair play score during the tournament. Individual players and entire teams may also be awarded the Annual FIFA Fair Play Award, which is presented at FIFA’s Ballon d’Or gala. [2]

How to cite this article: “FIFA Institutional Politics,” Written by Brittney Balser, Christina Malliris, Caitlin Moyles, and Maggie Lin (2013), World Cup 2014, Soccer Politics Blog, http://sites.duke.edu/wcwp (accessed on (date)).

Sources for more information

[1] “World Fair Play Day all around the world.” FIFA.com. 26 June 1999. Web. 9 Dec. 2013. http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/organisation/news/newsid=70914/index.html

[2] “Fair Play.” FIFA.com. Web. 9 Dec. 2013. http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/socialresponsibility/fairplay/index.html

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