Strategies and challenges in preventing crime and hooliganism in sport

In the Arena of Sport, the interaction between organized crime and hooliganism has become more and more concerned. The attractiveness of the sport as a platform for illicit activities, such as fixing matches, illegal bets and money laundering are very based on its global coverage and substantial financial influence. This understanding not only undermines the integrity of sport, but also presents significant economic and social threats. Recent studies bring to light the adaptation strategies used by criminal organizations and highlight the deficiencies in the current answers within the law enforcement and political staff.

This research topic aims to explore the mechanisms of criminal infiltration in sports, to evaluate their impact on different sizes and to develop efficient prevention and regulation measures. The purpose is to provide information from acting information and comprehensive strategies to protect sports from criminal exploits and to maintain their integrity. Specifically, the research will focus on evaluating the connections between organized crime and hooliganism, their economic and social branches and the effectiveness of existing and potential legal measures.

To gather additional information in this complex and multipathy problem, we receive articles that are addressed, but without limiting to, the following topics:
• Case studies on crime organized in sports, including money laundering and fixing matches.
• The relationship between criminal organizations and sectors such as betting unions.
• Impact assessments on criminal activities on athletes, sports bodies and fan experiences.
• legal analysis and policies aimed at strengthening regulations and strategies for applying offenses against sports offenses.
• Initiatives led by the community and educational programs to combat hooliganism and encourage positive sportsmen.
• Emerging challenges in digital environments, such as online bets, esports and use of cryptocurrencies.

By integrating the perspectives of criminology, law, economy and sociology, this special problem aims to provide a comprehensive overview and generate robust solutions to combat organized crime and hooliganism in the sports sector.

Types and items of articles

This research topic accepts the following types of articles, unless otherwise specified in the description of the research subject:

• Short research report
• Case report
• Clinical study
• Conceptual analysis
• Data report
• Editorial
• General comment
• Hypothesis and theory
• Methods
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Keywords: Organized crimes, infiltration, match fixing, integrity, sport

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