Nyon, Switzerland - The president of Macedonian club Pobeda as well as a player have been charged for match-fixing, UEFA announced Thursday.

"UEFA has announced today that the Macedonian club FK Pobeda, its president and one player have been charged for being in breach of the principles of integrity and sportsmanship by manipulating the outcome of a UEFA match to gain an undue advantage for themselves and a third party," said European football's ruling body in a statement.

The allegation relates to a Champions League qualifying fixture between Pobeda and Armenian team Pyunik on July 13, 2004.

UEFA's control and disciplinary body will hear the case on April 17. (dpa)