Background

In September 2008, Istanbul Turkey will be the venue for the first world congress on game of fairplay in football. The congress will attract football governing bodies, experts, academics and professionals from around the world committed to the advancement of playing by the rules of the game.

The main objective of the congress will be to explore and evaluate the fairness of structures on and off the playing field. This evaluation will be the foundation for creating new guidelines that will enhance and clarify the rules and procedures of football. This examination will help bridge the gap between the game itself, the organisers’, and the viewing public. It aims to steer the future of the football movement towards a greater benefit to society. As some football clubs are becoming increasingly driven by business interests beyond the game itself, these sentiments are being reflected by football organizations. The congress intends to highlight some of the unfair advantages and cultural differences between societies involved in the game.

The congress will provide a unique opportunity for renowned experts in all areas of football to examine and create the new rules for business interests and the game of fairplay. The multidisciplinary congress is presented in collaboration with universities, EU institutions, international football organisations i.e. UEFA, FIFA, federations, associations, TFF (Turkish Football federation), FA, companies and experts from all over the world who are involved in the football industry. The Game of FairPlay, an international congress whose aim is to establish the foundation of FAIRPLAY in football. Key speakers have been chosen from a pool of international experts who are authorities in their field. We have an invitation for FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter (TBC); UEFA President Michel Platini (TBC); Senes Erzik 1st Vice President, UEFA (TBC); Hasan Dogan President of TFF (TBC) and other renowned speakers.

This unique congress will be a stimulating and highly interactive experience enabling participants to go away with a variety of tools and new ideas as well as a network of fellow practitioners to continue learning and exchanging ideas. More than 20 symposia will explore contemporary issues and dilemmas from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives.

The 1st World Football Congress will have as its audience and participants: professionals, managers, practitioners, decision-makers from, clubs, associations, sponsorship experts, and other sports organisations. With minarets of Istanbul as a backdrop for this conference, participants will also enjoy the benefits of this unique setting. The sport trade exhibition with a variety of exhibiters will form part of the accompanying events at the conference ground. This conference will be covered by a variety of national and international broadcasters, newspapers, and sports related journals.

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Oskar Kayasan
Director of `The Game of FairPlay` Consortium