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MEDIA DIGEST – 07.06.2021
Ahead of UEFA EURO 2020, representatives from Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and its Fans’ Embassies division have spoken to several media outlets about the challenges presented by organising a multinational tournament during a pandemic. Here’s a roundup of what they’ve had to say. (more…)
FAQs: UEFA EURO 2020 & WALES
Ahead of the European Championship next month, FSA Cymru’s Paul Corkrey has kindly answered some common questions that crop up from Wales fans looking to follow the team to Baku and through the remainder of the tournament. (more…)
FSE CALLS FOR FAN INVOLVEMENT IN RETURN TO STADIA DISCUSSIONS
With the impending return of spectators to stadia across the continent, Football Supporters Europe (FSE) is calling on clubs and match organisers to intensify and expand their cooperation with fans’ representatives on proposed health safety protocols and other operational measures. (more…)
UEFA PROVIDES UPDATE ON EURO 2020 TICKETING
Update 1: On 20th January, UEFA amended its FAQs to say that if a "match is moved to a venue which is more than 50 km (31 miles) away from the original venue, ticket buyers would be entitled to a full refund of the ticket price if they cannot or do not wish to attend." (more…)
AONISC & ATAC APPLAUD SKY’s ‘FREE-TO-AIR’ PLAYOFF DECISION
The Association of Tartan Army Clubs (ATAC) and Amalgamation of Northern Ireland Supporters Clubs are both active members of Football Supporters Europe (FSE). We have republished their joint-statement on broadcast arrangements and the UEFA EURO 2020 play-offs below. (more…)
1 IN 3 UEFA CLUB COMPETITIONS GAMES HOSTED HOME FANS
UEFA’s most recent return-to-play protocols allow spectators to attend both international and club competitions fixtures. The number of spectators is capped at 30 percent of a stadium’s capacity. This explicitly exclude away fans, who are barred from attending games “until further notice.” (more…)
FSE PUBLISHES 2020 UEFA SUPER CUP REPORT
On 25th August, the UEFA Executive Committee announced that the 2020 Super Cup would take place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, in front of a reduced number of spectators. (more…)
OCTOBER INTERNATIONALS: FSE REVIEW FINDS 50 PERCENT OF GAMES PLAYED WITH HOME FANS
Following the successful pilot of the UEFA Super Cup in Budapest on 24th September, UEFA allowed the partial return of spectators for UEFA matches where local laws permitted. This came into effect for the October international window, including UEFA Nations League fixtures. (more…)
NATIONS LEAGUE: FSE REVIEWS NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS’ & FANS’ RESPONSE TO GAMES BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Last week, the first round of 2020 Nations League fixtures were played behind closed doors in line with UEFA’s return-to-play protocols. (more…)
FSE WELCOMES UEFA MEASURES IN FACE OF COVID-19 CRISIS
The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented situation which requires all football stakeholders to work together to ensure the best outcomes, both with regards to short-term issues around competitions and longer-term consequences for the sport in general. This includes players, clubs, associations, leagues, and, of course, supporters and supporters’ groups. (more…)
