Abstract
Corruption in sport, and not only in sport, is a widespread phenomenon today. Corruption in sport is linked to the professionalisation of sport and the increasing amount of money that is an integral part of commercialization and globalization.
For the purposes of this article, corruption in sport is understood to be unethical behaviour of individuals or groups that aims to influence some part or the outcome of a sporting match with financial or other compensation. Such behaviour is either against the law, or against the rules of the particular sport - its fair-play principles, etc.
The aim of this article is to explain the concept of corruption in sport and describe its basic methods, to point out the biggest problems of corruption in sport and its negative impact on the whole sports community. The article also analyzes conventions and laws concerning corruption in sport at the international level and in selected European countries (Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic).