ULIS and LFP Signed a Partnership

ULIS and French professional football league (LFP) entered into a partnership agreement to safeguard the integrity of French professional football

The United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS), the integrity body for state lotteries, has signed a cooperation agreement with the French professional football league Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) to reinforce the protection of sports integrity in France’s top-tier football competitions, Ligue 1 McDonald’s and Ligue 2 BKT. This new partnership reflects the shared determination of both organizations to uphold the principles of transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct in sport.

This agreement facilitates the exchange of crucial information between ULIS and the LFP to prevent and combat competition manipulation threats to football. As part of its operational role, ULIS will conduct pre-season integrity assessments of clubs and other stakeholders, ensuring that the foundations of French professional football remain strong and trustworthy.

The LFP, which is responsible for managing professional football in France under the regulations of the French Football Federation, has a longstanding commitment to creating an environment in which professional clubs can operate effectively and fairly. This collaboration with ULIS underscores the LFP’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity within the sport.

Speaking about the agreement ULIS President Gilles Maillet said: “This partnership reinforces the collective efforts of ULIS and the LFP to ensure that Ligue 1 McDonald’s and Ligue 2 BKT remain synonymous with fair play and ethical excellence. It represents an extra instrument to protect the integrity of French football. ULIS has always been committed to ensure the integrity of French sports and we will continue to do so now with the additional support of the LFP.”

The announcement of this partnership agreement highlights the vital role of international collaboration that integrity bodies like ULIS play in addressing the complex challenges of competition manipulation and misuse of betting practices. By leveraging their expertise both organizations also aim to promote a positive sporting environment for players and football fans.