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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 21h

📢 We are the democratic, passionate voice that represents the interests of fans on ticket prices, supporter influence, anti-discrimination, & much more.

🗣️ Make our collective voice as supporters even stronger. Become a member for free today.

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 1d

The European Commission has launched an open consultation on building on the European Sport Model. FSE encourages supporters to complete it: bit.ly/48kyYx8 7/7

Have your say: shape the future of sport in Europe

We are preparing a new strategic vision for sport, and your input is essential! Now is your chance to help to shape the future of sports in Europe. Join the conversation and make your voice heard.

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 1d

Here is FSE's explainer on the European Sport Model, and why it's so important to football: bit.ly/46U9Gn3 6/7

The European Sport Model: Why it Matters for the Future of Football - Football Supporters Europe

When supporters, clubs, governing bodies, and institutions came together to resist the so-called European super league in 2021, one concept played a key role in the defence against it: the European Sp...

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 1d

Not to mention, essentially the 450 million+ EU citizens whose democratic representatives voted 86% in favour of adopting the report.

The full report is available here: bit.ly/3KzZzMZ 5/7

REPORT on the role of EU policies in shaping the European Sport Model | A10-0157/2025 | European Parliament

REPORT on the role of EU policies in shaping the European Sport Model (2025/2035(INI)) Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 1d

Governing bodies are now under increased pressure to respect the will of the Parliament & refrain from any measures that actively undermine the ESM (cough cough La Liga & Serie A) and EU policy. 4/7

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 1d

It specifically "calls on the sports governing bodies to prevent domestic competition matches from being played abroad".

All this matters because it makes specific calls on the European Commission to promote & further protect the ESM against pure-profit entertainment models. 3/7

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 1d

💭 Explainer: The report sets out clear proposals on how EU policy can strengthen & protect the ESM against threats to it.

It includes measures covering MCO, financial redistribution, human rights, dynamic ticket pricing, & the involvement of fans in decision-making + more. 2/7

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 1d

🇪🇺🗳️ The European Parliament has voted by a massive majority in favour of a report on the role of EU policy shaping the European Sport Model (ESM).

🧵👇 This is a significant development in protecting European football, particularly against domestic league matches abroad. 1/7

Rasmus Andresen @rasmusandresen.bsky.social · 1d

Der Fussball gehört den Fans und nicht den Investoren! Das EU Parlament verabschiedet eine Resolution mit deutlicher Kritik an Multi Club Ownerships und Investoreneinfluss. Wir kritisieren die Verlegung von Liga Spielen ins Ausland. Der Fussball muss Fan gerecht bleiben. @fanseurope.org

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Football Supporters Association Australia (Inc) @fsaaustralia.bsky.social · 2d

"Football Supporters Association Australia chair Patrick Clancy said his group was “strongly opposed” to bringing domestic fixtures from other countries to Australia, warning it could also have a detrimental impact..."

#keepfootballhome

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Pandora’s box opens: Why Milan’s trip to Perth could reshape club football

For AC Milan fans in Australia, the prospect of seeing a Serie A game played here in February is a bit of a guilty pleasure, given the strong global opposition.

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 2d

See our statement, cosigned by supporters groups from across Europe representing 3 million+ fans, here:
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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 28d

📢 LATEST UPDATE: 550+ groups from 29 European countries now stand in opposition to domestic matches being exported abroad.

The message is loud and clear: #KeepFootballHome #YouCantExportPassion

✍️ Add your group's voice to the 3M+ fans represented: bit.ly/3JMLXxg

Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 2d

La Liga & Serie A need to stop.

FSE will continue to stand firmly with fans in Spain & Italy in resisting these damaging proposals.

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 2d

FSE Statement on UEFA's domestic league matches abroad decision.

-We welcome UEFA's clear opposition to domestic games abroad, but regret the decision to allow two games to proceed.
-It’s time for firm rules to protect domestic competition.

🔗Statement: bit.ly/48jepkQ

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 8d

🇩🇰 Our latest SLO Spotlight heads to Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland and its Supporter Liaison Officer, Yakub Kan.

🗣️ Yakub shares insights into his role, from his journey into the position, to European away matches, and more.

🔗 Interview: https://bit.ly/3WfKySU

Football supporters share drinks and smiles at an outdoor pub, wearing scarves and jackets with club badges.

Giant stadium tifo shows a snarling wolf chasing three frightened pigs in green striped shirts, with fans waving large flags below.

Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 14d

"Fans have the same fundamental rights as all other European citizens. We have the right to move freely & support our team."

"Of course, there can be special security conditions for high-risk matches, but these must be proportionate & respect the fundamental rights of fans." 2/2

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 14d

⛔ Napoli vs Eintracht Frankfurt & Olympique de Marseille
vs Ajax: away fans are banned

🗣️FSE Executive Director Ronan Evain: "Bad ideas spread quickly in football... Travel bans are simple solutions to complicated problems & therefore attractive to some." 1/2

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Keine Eintracht-Fans in Neapel: Ausschluss von Gästefans - ein Trend setzt sich fort

Eintracht Frankfurts Fans dürfen in der Champions League nicht zum Spiel bei der SSC Neapel, Fans von Ajax sind vom Spiel bei Olympique Marseille ausgeschlossen. Der Trend begann 2022 - und setzt sich...

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 14d

📺👇 See the project's full playlist, including features from the African Youth Fan Forum & European Youth Fan Forum, below.
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Future Of Football Project - YouTube

Here you'll find videos from Football Supporters Europe's Future of Football project (co-funded by the EU).

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 14d

🗣️ As FSE's Future of Football Erasmus+ project comes to a close, hear from its participants about the impact & legacy.

📢🙋 The project has focused on increasing youth participation in democracy within supporters organisations & football clubs.

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 15d

📢 We are the democratic, passionate voice that represents the interests of fans on ticket prices, supporter influence, anti-discrimination, & much more.

🗣️ Make our collective voice as supporters even stronger. Become a member for free today.

✍️ bit.ly/48Wenf2

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 20d

🏆2️⃣ After adding the #UWCL last season, the 25/26 #AwayFansSurvey will also cover @UEFA’s new Women’s Europa Cup in its debut year.

✅ We’ve also added more elements of matchdays to the survey, helping us highlight best practice & concerns to UEFA & improve away conditions. 2/2

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 20d

✨ What's new in this season's Away Fans Survey?

📢 We've included sections dedicated to accessibility across a variety of elements of the matchday experience including:

ℹ️ Pre-match info
🪧 Stadium access & navigation
💺 Seating & viewing
👂 Services

And more. 1/2

Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 20d

✈️ Followed your team away to a #UCL match this week? We want to hear from you.

🗣️ From ticketing & travel to accessibility & stewarding — share your experience, good or bad, in FSE's 2025/26 #AwayFanSurvey.

👉 Take part: bit.ly/4oMENsO

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 20d

✈️ Followed your team away to a #UCL match this week? We want to hear from you.

🗣️ From ticketing & travel to accessibility & stewarding — share your experience, good or bad, in FSE's 2025/26 #AwayFanSurvey.

👉 Take part: bit.ly/4oMENsO

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 20d

New season, same mess.

AFC Ajax has warned fans not to travel to its #UCL match vs Olympique de Marseille on 30/09, after French authorities issue a travel ban.

French authorities once again prove that they are totally incapable of safely hosting away fans.
www.ajaxlife.nl/articles/202...

‘Ajaxsupporters wederom niet welkom bij uitduel met Olympique Marseille’

Ajaxsupporters zijn zo goed als zeker niet welkom bij de uitwedstrijd tegen Olympique Marseille.

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 21d

✅ SLOs received sessions on effective communications, implementing the role, & matchday scenarios.

🗣️ In addition, Paul Corkrey, SLO at Cardiff City & the Welsh National Team, presented about his journey in supporter liaison. 2/2

Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 21d

📍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 We were in Cardiff last week delivering the second instalment of the SLO Education Programme with UEFA Academy to 11 SLOs from clubs from the Cymru Leagues.

👏 This completed the delivery of the programme in Wales, following the first instalment earlier in the year. 1/2

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Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 23d

✅ See the latest from the project: bit.ly/3tbjgCp

FUTURE OF FOOTBALL - Football Supporters Europe

FUTURE OF FOOTBALL Football Supporters Europe launched the Erasmus+ project “Future of Football” in Summer 2023. The project focuses on increasing the number of young people involved in democratic str...

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