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In 2012, FIFA launc e the FIFA In egrity I itiative, a z ro- tolerance policy against match fixi g. The initiative focuses on intelligence-gathering and detection of potential match manipulation. FIFA uses state-of-the-art software technology and analytics to monitor FIFA ma ch s worldwid . The software identifies irregular activity in the sports-betting market. That irregular activity usually is an indication of match manipulation. An expert in-hous team helps FIFA with this a alysis. Thes experts monitor sports bets, detect fraud, and monitor hacking attempts at 211 worldwide FIFA-affiliated clubs and teams. If you’ve ever tried to kick this typ of g al, or if you watch th above video link, when you see the physics involved it is easy to understand why you rarely see Olympic goals. Only players with the utmost confidence and technical ability would even attempt such a shot. Much of the difficulty lies in plane geometry and in line of sight. The corner of the field is in the same plane as the goal, so the player is literally trying to hit a target he or she cannot see. In a professional match, the chances that no other player will touch the ball are slim to none. Finally, players know that the environment affects the flight path; factors like altitude, wind speed, and even humidity play a role. For all these reasons, and because players get only one shot, fans don’t see Olympic goals because the risk of missing the shot is simply too high. Instead, the player typically places the ball in front of the goal. If a player were to attempt this kind of kick, the only way to succeed is to create major spin on the ball. American soccer great Brandi Chastain says you make the ball turn the way you want to depending on how your foot contacts the ball during the kick. She says that if a player shoots from the left corner, the

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