Basic rules

You must observe the following five basic rules, to protect your career and to keep football clean. Do not forget them and follow them at all times.

  • Wisdom: Know the rules
  • Safety: Never bet on football games
  • Prudence: Never pass on confidential information
  • Integrity: Never fix a football match
  • Openness: Report any incitement to fix a football match immediately ([email protected])

The relevant rules can be found in the administration of justice order of the Swiss football Authority (click here) Violations of the conditions summarised in the five basic rules above have disciplinary sanctions e.g. years-long bans as a result.

The code to maintain the integrity of Swiss football (click here) specifies the five rules listed above. It is a part of the standard employment contract for professional players in Switzerland. It must be signed by every professional player in Switzerland.