The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has just announced the Portuguese National Association of Football Executives (ANDIF) as its newest member. At a landmark event in Lisbon, leaders from both organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant partnership aimed at enhancing Integrity, transparency and independent scrutiny and supervision within the Portuguese football industry.
With over 200 members and committed supporters globally, SIGA continues to expand its membership base and sound influence as the world’s largest independent, neutral and multi-stakeholder coalition dedicated to Sport Integrity.
By aligning with SIGA, ANDIF pledges to uphold SIGA’s Universal Standards on Sport Integrity and support SIGA’s mission to advance Good Governance, Financial Integrity, Sports Betting Integrity and Youth Development and Protection in Sport.
ANDIF’s extensive network, featuring influential figures, such as Pedro Proença (President, Liga Portugal), Rui Costa (President, SL Benfica), Ph.D. Manuel Sérgio (honorary member), Nuno Lobo (President, Lisbon Football Association), and Prof. José Neto, amongst many others, will be instrumental in promoting SIGA’s vision and mission. The collaboration is set to drive an array of innovative initiatives, including joint projects, information exchange, and extensive training and capacity-building programmes, ensuring that Portuguese football executives adhere to cutting-edge practices.
Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros, Global CEO of SIGA, celebrated the partnership, highlighting its potential for profound impact:
“We are delighted to welcome ANDIF into the SIGA family. We commend its leadership for joining our independent global coalition and placing Sport Integrity at the top of its agenda. This is a crucial step to empowering football executives to drive transformative change and enhance the way the sport is governed, operated and perceived publicly. Together, we will meet the challenges ahead and position football as a paragon of trust and social good. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration, both in Portugal and internationally.”
Diamantino Gonçalves, President of ANDIF, expressed his pride and commitment to the new partnership:
“Incorporating SIGA at the highest level in favor of Integrity, and transparency in sport, as well as combating any form of illicit and criminal activity, ANDIF’s membership represents a historic milestone in our commitment to these values. We will strive to implement these principles within the leadership class, promoting better governance. ANDIF will do what needs to be done, by everyone and for everyone, under the banner of the principles advocated by SIGA.”
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