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⚽️ We are the democratic, passionate voice that represents the interests of supporters in European football. | 🌍 Members in 50+ UEFA nations | 🗣️ Make our voice even stronger. Join FSE today: fanseurope.org/join-us
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An early Christmas present - European football will be staying at home in the communities it belongs to.

#YouCantExportPassion

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December 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Wishing all our members and wider network a restful & enjoyable festive period. The FSE Office will be closed from 19 December until 5 January*.

*Unless FIFA has any further disconnected from reality decisions up its sleeve before then.
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📆 2025 has been a year of visibility, growth, & impact for Football Supporters Europe.

⏪ We reflect on the last 12 months for FSE & the membership.

🔗 bit.ly/49b8aOS
Reflecting on 2025
December 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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📆 2025 has been a year of visibility, growth, & impact for Football Supporters Europe.

⏪ We reflect on the last 12 months for FSE & the membership.

🔗 bit.ly/49b8aOS
Reflecting on 2025
December 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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As FIFA remains silent on its accessibe ticketing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, we've written to the United Nations special rapporteur on the rights of people with disabilities with our concerns.

Fans with disabilities are not being listened to & will literally pay the price as a result.
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We’ve written to FIFA President Gianni Infantino to warn #WorldCup2026 ticket prices will exclude fans with disabilities.

High prices, charging for companions, & unchecked resales without price limits will cut them out. FIFA must act on this now.

🔗 bit.ly/48E26PM
Black-and-white graphic with a close-up of hands holding the FIFA World Cup trophy. Large text reads: “FSE Statement: FIFA’s ticketing policy is excluding fans with disabilities from the 2026 World Cup.” The Football Supporters Europe (FSE) logo appears on the right side against a black background.
December 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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"...people should not be charged for who they are. It's important that FIFA directly engages with supporters with disabilities & listens to what they need."

Simon, a Switzerland fan in FSE's Disability & Inclusion Fan Network, on FIFA World Cup 2026 accessible tickets.
December 19, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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On 15 December, @fanseurope.org and its Disability & Inclusion Fan Network wrote to FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemning FIFA’s accessible ticket pricing for the 2026 #WorldCup, which is effectively excluding supporters with disabilities.
🔗 Read more: sportandrightsalliance.org/fifas-ticket...
December 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Alan, an England supporter, explains how for most fans with disabilities, needing to pay for both an accessible ticket (at "extortionate prices") & a companion ticket, will price them out.

He also calls for FIFA to listen to fans with disabilities when setting its prices.
December 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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❌ No reduced prices for accessibility tickets
❌ No free companion passes
❌ Zero genuine dialogue
❌ Zero protection from scalping on resale platform

FIFA is ignoring fans with disabilities who want to back their team at the #WorldCup.

Here are some of their voices.
A quote from Jo McNicol, England supporter, FSE Disability & Inclusion Fan Network Member, speaking about the FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices: "I booked my flights and transport for the upcoming World Cup as soon as we were able to. I wasn’t successful in the first two ballots and at no point did I need to tell them I need wheelchair seats. I found it very strange they didn’t ask for this or allow you to advise you wanted accessible seating. FIFA are allowing anyone to purchase a wheelchair space. I also found wheelchair tickets on the resale platform at a high price with only one space and no seat for a personal assistant (companion). I can’t travel to games without someone helping me. The companion seat is needed for me to be able to attend safely.” A quote from Piotr Czarnota, Poland supporter, FSE Disability & Inclusion Fan Network Member, speaking about the FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices: "For 12 years I’ve had the honor of following my national team, Poland, as a supporter. During that time I’ve been to four tournaments both European Championships and World Cups. Until now I’ve never had any problems purchasing tickets or organising my travel and accommodation. Although Poland’s qualification for the World Cup will only be decided in March, I can already say that the proposed ticket costs are shockingly high from my perspective. Planning a barrier-free trip, booking accessible accommodation and having an assistant attend matches with me are essential if I am to take part in this football event. Unfortunately, the current challenges related to ticket accessibility and pricing are making the prospect of attending this celebration of football increasingly unrealistic.” A quote from Jon Attenborough, Scotland supporter, FSE Disability & Inclusion Fan Network Member, speaking about the World Cup 2026 accesibility tickets: "It’s absolutely disgraceful. It just shows FIFA’s complete lack of consultation with disabled fans and their representative groups. Charging full price for an extra adult ticket will have a devastating impact on disabled supporters and their ability to afford attending the World Cup.” A quote from Alberto Alaiz, Spain supporter, FSE Disability & Inclusion Fan Network Member, speaking about the World Cup 2026 accessibility ticket prices: "Since its inception, football has been founded on the bond between players and supporters. Without the fans, modern football is reduced to little more than a casual kickabout. Yet while FIFA proudly announces the expansion of the World Cup, it simultaneously prices supporters out with tickets affordable only to the wealthy. If the experience is already costly and challenging for the average fan, it is even more prohibitive for those of us with disabilities."
December 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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✨ With the SAFER Online Final Event underway, we're delighted to share the online handbook!

✅ Find out all about the project's key outcomes & conclusions.

🔗 Available now here: bit.ly/4p3MPgb
Promotional graphic announcing the SAFER Project Handbook by Football Supporters Europe. At the centre is the SAFER handbook cover, tilted slightly, with FSE branding and a green-and-white design, dated November 2025 and co-funded by the European Union. Surrounding the book are photos of football fans in stadiums and supporter settings across Europe. Text reads ‘SAFER Project Handbook: Out Now’, with FSE and EU logos displayed below.
December 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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🚨👇 Our SAFER Project Online Final Event kicks off in less than an hour. Find all the details below - no signup required, just join via the link.
fanseurope.org Football Supporters Europe @fanseurope.org · 16d
📢 Join us tonight at 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: https://bit.ly/4rCy2eL
Exploring Gender-based Violence & Discrimination in Football through Supporters’ PERSPECTIVES: SAFER Project Final Event When: 17th December 17.30 CET – 19:00 CET  Where: Online - free to join & open to all SAFER: Support & Awareness for Female fans in European football through Research, prevention, & remedy MEET THE PANEL Moderation: Katrina Law, National Council member, The FSA & Board member, Football Supporters Europe Panelists: Andrea Florence. Executive Director, Sport & Rights Alliance Joe White, Chair, Pride in Football & Three Lions Pride Martin Endemann, Head of Policy, Football Supportes Europe Claudia Krobitzsch, Diversity & Inclusion Senior Manager, Deutscher Fußball Bund
December 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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📢 Join us tonight at 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: https://bit.ly/4rCy2eL
Exploring Gender-based Violence & Discrimination in Football through Supporters’ PERSPECTIVES: SAFER Project Final Event When: 17th December 17.30 CET – 19:00 CET  Where: Online - free to join & open to all SAFER: Support & Awareness for Female fans in European football through Research, prevention, & remedy MEET THE PANEL Moderation: Katrina Law, National Council member, The FSA & Board member, Football Supporters Europe Panelists: Andrea Florence. Executive Director, Sport & Rights Alliance Joe White, Chair, Pride in Football & Three Lions Pride Martin Endemann, Head of Policy, Football Supportes Europe Claudia Krobitzsch, Diversity & Inclusion Senior Manager, Deutscher Fußball Bund
December 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Don't be fooled by FIFA's PR spin to cover its tracks. The reality of the 60 USD tickets barely makes a difference.

Take England vs Croatia. Approx. 1% of the fans in the Dallas Stadium will have 60USD tickets via their NAs. That's about 800 from 70.000+. FIFA must do more.
Infographic by Football Supporters Europe illustrating FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket pricing. Titled ‘The Real Extent of FIFA’s 60 USD Ticket U-Turn’, it uses an England vs Croatia group match example at Dallas Stadium. A dense grid of small human icons represents stadium capacity, showing that only a very small proportion of fans would have access to USD 60 tickets, while the vast majority would pay at least USD 265. Flags of England and Croatia and an explanatory legend are included.
December 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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We’ve written to FIFA President Gianni Infantino to warn #WorldCup2026 ticket prices will exclude fans with disabilities.

High prices, charging for companions, & unchecked resales without price limits will cut them out. FIFA must act on this now.

🔗 bit.ly/48E26PM
Black-and-white graphic with a close-up of hands holding the FIFA World Cup trophy. Large text reads: “FSE Statement: FIFA’s ticketing policy is excluding fans with disabilities from the 2026 World Cup.” The Football Supporters Europe (FSE) logo appears on the right side against a black background.
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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📢 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: bit.ly/4rCy2eL
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.”
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🏆🤑 This FIFA #WorldCup is re-writing the meaning of the word expensive - but just how expensive is it for fans around the world?

🌎🎟️ Our analysis shows how many days supporters in selected countries must work to afford FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets - The gap is huge.
Infographic comparing average daily income in selected countries with the number of days’ income needed to afford various FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket options. A table lists six nations (Spain, Mexico, Iran, Paraguay, Ghana, New Zealand) with their average daily income and the days of income required to buy: all matches including the final, one group match, all three group matches, and a final ticket. Values show large disparities, with lower-income countries requiring hundreds of days’ income compared with higher-income nations. The graphic includes national flags, a grey background image of a person holding a trophy, and Football Supporters Europe branding.
December 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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A year after FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup, serious risks remain unaddressed and grave abuses persist.

ALQST and partner groups call on FIFA to take urgent action and make hosting rights conditional on meaningful human rights reforms.

www.alqst.org/en/post/glob...
Global coalition urges FIFA to act on mounting human rights risks ahead of 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
A coalition of 15 rights NGOs, trade unions, fan groups, and organisations representing migrant workers has issued an urgent warning over the escalating human rights risks linked to the 2034 FIFA Worl...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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🚨 Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the Trump administration has announced plans to require all foreign tourists to disclose their social media histories for up to 5 years.

🗣️ @ronanevain.bsky.social @fanseurope.org

🔗 www.politico.eu/article/dona...
December 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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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
FSE Statement: Historically high world cup ticket prices - FSE calls for immediate halt to ticket sales
December 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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On International Human Rights Day, join us in moving the world in a better direction, where sport is an authentic force for good.

➡️ Support our movement: sportandrightsalliance.org/donate

#HumanRightsDay #OurEverydayRights
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Reports from Italy are suggesting "Milan-Como will almost certainly not be played in Perth on Sunday, February 8th".

#YouCantExportPassion #KeepFootballHome
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December 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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🗣️ FSE attended the @coe Saint Denis Committee meeting in Strasbourg last week.

☑️ We used the opportunity to present the outcomes of our SAFER project on tackling gender based violence in football to the CoE member states.
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Let us be very clear: this baby's rattle is not awarded "on behalf of billions of fans around the world", as FIFA claims. It’s nothing more than an ego-stroking stunt.

This is a deeply troubling day for football & FIFA.
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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🏆⁉️ FSE on the FIF AWorld Cup 2026: Minimum certainty, maximum exploitation.

Ahead of tonight's #WorldCup2026 draw, many questions still left unasnwered by FIFA - from human rights concerns to the costs of tickets.

🔗 Full Statement: https://bit.ly/4iJ54px
A graphic with the headline, "WORLD CUP 2026: MINIMUM CERTAINTY, MAXIMUM EXPLOITATION". Below is a long quote from Ronan Evain, Executive Director of Football Supporters Europe (FSE). The quote reads: "We remain extremely concerned by the all-round lack of clarity and the profit-driven approach that has guided FIFA until now. Never in the history of the tournament have fans been expected to take such huge financial risks to follow their team with such little certainty on what to expect in return. FIFA should lead by example and set clear pricing guidelines to reassure fans and acknowledge their contribution to the game. FIFA had full control over this and yet made a conscious decision to set record high prices. It also must ensure all fans are safe and feel welcome when attending. It's still not too late for FIFA to do right by all attending the tournament." The FSE logo is in the corner.
December 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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There has also been no transparency around the peace prize process. @HRW formally requested information on nominees, judges, criteria, and procedures and received no response.
🔗 Learn: sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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📣 As #FIFA prepares to award its first-ever “FIFA Peace Prize” at the #WorldCup draw in Washington, DC, a coalition of human rights organizations, unions, and fan groups is calling for real action to protect the people who make global football possible.
🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/world-cup-20...
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM