More shenanigans from the world governing body..

This is what happens when FIFA set a precedent for exploitative pricing. It becomes a free for all where fans are fleeced left, right, and centre. In Europe, lawmakers must join forces with @fanseurope.org and Euroconsumers to make this illegal in future.

‘Fan engagement’

You can always trust FIFA to do the wrong thing.

Great to see MEPs from all the main political groupings take up the cause against FIFA’s exploitative ticketing policies and dynamic pricing in the live entertainment sector.

We said we wouldn't keep quiet over this issue. Fans are being shamelessly ripped off and it's got to stop.

We welcome EU Sport Commissioner Glenn Micallef's calls for safety assurances for fans at the #WorldCup.

#FIFA has "...a responsibility to ensure that the teams participating & the fans who are attending from those teams are assured of their safety & their security,"

"FIFA has the leverage—& the legal & moral responsibility—to protect everyone who will work at, attend, or watch the 2026 World Cup."

The FIFA #WorldCup is on a human rights collision course. #FIFA must act. Keep the World in the World Cup.

Our open letter with @sportrightsall.bsky.social 👇

Fans hold a red and white scarf above their heads at a packed football stadium during a lively match. Overlaid on the image is the text "MAKE OUR VOICE EVEN STRONGER, JOIN FSE, fanseurope.org/join-us" and the FSE logo in the bottom right corner.

📢⚽ Our vision for football is simple.

We want it to be safe, affordable, and accessible for everyone, with supporters as the heart of the game.

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

✍️ Join FSE for free: https://bit.ly/48Wenf2

“Television interview screenshot of FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking indoors against an ornate gold-and-cream backdrop. On-screen subtitle reads, ‘That’s part of the market that we are in. Prices for some matches will go up, some will remain stable.’ Lower-third banner says ‘FIFA Pres. on World Cup Tickets’ with CNBC Money Movers branding.”

FIFA said it wouldn’t use dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets. In a totally unsuprising move, its president has now openly said it will.

Dynamic ticket pricing risks reduced transparency & prices ordinary fans out.

🔗 Statement with Euroconsumers: https://bit.ly/40qLNka

European Union flags waving in front of a modern glass building representing the European Commission headquarters. Over the image, the headline "FSE MEETS EUROPEAN COMMISSION SPORT UNIT: CONTINUING DIALOGUE TO KEEP FANS' PRIORITIES CENTRAL TO EU POLICY".

🇪🇺🗣️ We met with the European Commission’s Sport Unit in February to ensure supporters’ priorities remain central to the future of EU policy.

📢 We raised key issues affecting fans including dynamic ticket pricing, Multi-Club Ownership, & more.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4tXRx2v

An important day for us and for European football supporters.

Close-up, rear view of a football supporter wearing a black top with a rainbow flag sticker on the back, featuring a green-and-white Werder Bremen logo. Overlaid text reads ‘Make Our Voice Even Stronger’. At the bottom, text says ‘Join FSE – fanseurope.org/join-us’, alongside the Football Supporters Europe (FSE) logo.

👥 We celebrate the diversity of football fan culture.

📢 Football must be safe & welcoming for all supporters. Whether you're an individual or a group, help us achieve this. Make our collective voice as fans even stronger.

️ ✍️ Join FSE: https://bit.ly/48Wenf2

Happy to be at the Football Access Summit in Cairo, speaking on a panel tomorrow on the importance of supporter engagement.

Towards the Professional Development of Supporter Liaison Officers: A Transnational Approach The Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO) has emerged as a key mechanism for fostering communication between clubs, governing bodies, and fan communities. The SLO function is formally recognized within UEFA...

Happy to share this piece about one of FSE's ongoing Erasmus+ projects, which aims to further professionalise the SLO role not only in Europe but also in South America.

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Kalt war's..🥶

The new Council of Europe Recommendation on the use of collective bans against away football supporters is a major milestone for FSE, as it is the first time a civil-society organisation has initiated a such a recommendation. As always, the proof of the pudding will be in the eating..

Floodlit football stadium packed with fans watching a UEFA match. Overlaid text reads: “FSE Away Fans Survey 2025/25 Season – UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Women’s Europa Cup, UEFA Conference League,” with the Football Supporters Europe (FSE) logo in the corner.

✈️ Followed your team away to a #UCL match last night? 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: https://bit.ly/4oMENsO

Football fans gather outside a historic building displaying banners supporting their team during a sunny day. Overlayed is an FSE logo, and the text "New recommendations on away fan bans: it's now up to national governments to follow them".

🗺️🏟️ With fans travelling away to European matches this week, we look at the @coe.int’s recently adopted recommendations on collective bans against travelling supporters, shaped by significant input from FSE.

❗ It’s now up to national governments to act.

🔗 bit.ly/4pZAaer

Just when you think FIFA couldn't possibly sink any lower..

Absolut!

Promotional poster for the SAFER project final event. The top section shows photos of football fans in stadiums, arranged in rounded squares. Below them is the SAFER logo featuring two hands around a football in blue and yellow tones. The title reads: “Exploring Gender-Based Violence & Discrimination in Football Through Supporters’ Perspectives: SAFER Project Final Event.” Event details state: “When: 17th December, 17:30–19:00 CET. Where: Online – free to join and open to all.”

📢 Join us on 17 Dec, 17:30–19:00 CET for the SAFER Online Final Event.

We’ll present the SAFER Handbook, hear from pilot clubs on tackling gender based violence, & discuss with experts how to make football safer.

🔗 No signup, just join. Save the link: https://bit.ly/4rCy2eL

FSE Statement: Historically high world cup ticket prices - FSE calls for immediate halt to ticket sales

FIFA's World Cup ticket prices are a betrayal to the most dedicated fans. At least $6900 to support your team from the first match to the final - nearly 5 times more than in Qatar.

FSE calls for the immediate halt to ticket sales.

🔗 Statement: bit.ly/44Sqx9G

Time to put this idea to bed once and for all.

#KeepFootballHome

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

Let me know if you need a ticket.

Next stop Schalke?

Ligaspiele aus Spanien und Italien im Ausland? Die UEFA ist gefordert Spaniens La Liga und Italiens Serie A wollen reguläre Ligaspiele ins Ausland verlegen. Am Donnerstag soll sich das UEFA-Exekutivkomitee mit der Frage befassen - eine Entscheidung wird aber vertagt.

UEFA: Exekutivkomitee hat Frage nach Spielen im Ausland aus Spanien und Italien diskutiert, aber noch keine Entscheidung getroffen. "Die UEFA wird eine Konsultationsrunde mit allen Beteiligten des europäischen Fußballs – einschließlich der Fans – durchführen." Mehr:
www.sportschau.de/fussball/lig...

The first battle has been won..

🚨 UPDATE: Over 500 fan groups from 28 nations have now co-signed our statement against league games abroad.

📢 Stand with 3M+ supporters in saying no.

#KeepFootballHome #YouCantExportPassion

✍️ Add your supporters group: bit.ly/3JMLXxg

Incredible Matt Ford work once again.

50+1 is easily the best part about German soccer, but sometimes its a fight to keep it going.

Give this a read, the Leverkusen addition and the upcoming fight over exemptions will be a big thing to watch.