European football’s governing body say they will begin refunding Liverpool fans who were caught up in the chaotic and unsafe scenes outside the Stade de France before the Champions League final last May.
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Clear filterEuropean football’s governing body say they will begin refunding Liverpool fans who were caught up in the chaotic and unsafe scenes outside the Stade de France before the Champions League final last May.
Sports minister Stuart Andrew told Parliament this week that the government will continue to lobby UEFA on the recommendations of the Paris report.
Last week a six-month long investigation into the incidents at last May’s Champions League final published its findings pointing to serious safety failures, saying UEFA bears “primary responsibility” for the chaos before the game at the Stade De France.
For 16 years the Football Supporters’ Association’s Amanda Jacks (aka Fair Cop) has been fighting for the rights of football fans – so it’s with a heavy heart that we announce Amanda is moving onto new things.
Earlier we reported on the UEFA panel report into the chaos around the 2022 Champions League final in Paris. Below is a statement from our affiliate members at Liverpool, Spirit of Shankly, on the findings of that report… Spirit of Shankly today welcome the
A six-month long investigation into the chaos at last May’s Champions League final says serious safety failures could have led to fatalities and UEFA bears “primary responsibility” for the chaos before the game.
Today the EFL has unveiled its new supporter sanctioning guide, developed with the FSA, to assist its 72 clubs in dealing with supporter behaviour issues.
This weekend the football authorities, FA, Premier League, EFL and Women’s Super League, are repeating their warnings around the dangers of pyrotechnics at football, reminding fans that anyone found in possession or using pyro faces club bans and will be reported to the police.
FSA chief executive Kevin Miles gave evidence in Parliament yesterday on behalf of football supporters at a session on spectator safety at major sporting events.
The Home Office today (Thursday 22nd September) released its football-related arrest and banning order figures for England and Wales, covering the 2021-22 season. You can find more information here and the FSA response below.
This summer, FSA caseworker Amanda Jacks has been working with the Anfield Wrap team to produce an important audio documentary about the darker side of supporter culture, its human side, and how fans are drawn into it.
At the end of last season pitch incursions were all over our screens, occurring in the Premier League, EFL play-offs and in the National League. On a number of occasions we saw managers or players antagonised, or even assaulted, as in the awful case of Billy Sharp.
The FA, Premier League and EFL are together introducing new measures and stronger sanctions across the game to tackle the increased anti-social and criminal behaviours recently seen within football grounds and underline the importance of a safe matchday environment.
The French Senate today released its report into the chaos at last season’s Champions League final – completely exonerating Liverpool and Real Madrid fans.
UEFA have confirmed the panel for their investigation into the events surrounding the 2022 Champions League final held in Paris.
Liverpool supporters have given evidence to the French Senate Law and Culture Committee in Paris, which is conducting an inquiry into the Champions League final chaos.
Influential MPs have written to the FA and Premier League calling upon them to back an independent inquiry into the treatment of fans at the Champions League final.
An independent review into the events surrounding the Euro 2020 final has launched a survey which all ticket holders are invited to complete. It is being conducted by Baroness Casey of Blackstock for the Football Association (FA).
Almost 60,000 people have signed a petition started by human rights group Liberty to stop the controversial Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill becoming law.
As the new season gets underway and fans return to grounds, FSA member Saffy Gallagher sat down for a Q&A with Preston North End’s dedicated football officer (DFO), PC Paul Elliot, to find out more about the job…
