The group stage of EURO 2016 showed that much fewer problems occurred wherever authorities cooperated constructively with leading fan groups from the Fans Embassies as part of the solution and facilitated a good atmosphere for the majority, especially at high-risk matches. We call for a reinforcement of a sincere dialogue with supporters’ representatives in order to foster the early prevention of troubles for the rest of this UEFA EURO 2016.
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STATEMENT OF THE CROATIAN FANS ASSOCIATION UVIJEK VJERNI ON HOOLIGAN ATTACKS IN SAINT-ETIENNE
We are hereby documenting the statement from the national umbrella of Croatian national team fans on events in Saint-Etienne at their match against Czech Republic on 17 June at EURO 2016 where Croatian supporters were seen fighting inside the stands, throwing pyro on the pitch, almost seriously injuring a steward with a banger that went off when he wanted to clear it off the pitch.
We believe it is extremely important to take their views and work into account for an appropriate assessment of events in Saint-Etienne and would hope that any UEFA sanction would award this proactive commitment against hooliganism from the side of fans accordingly. Find their statement below:
VIOLENCE IN MARSEILLE AT UEFA EURO 2016: Statements from Fans’ Embassy England & Fans Embassy Russia
In the following, you can find statements from the supporters running the Fans Embassy England from the Football Supporters Federation (FSF) and the Fans Embassy Russia who were on the ground in Marseille and first hand witnesses of the violence happening in the city around matchday. Both serve as a very useful reminder that, as we have long argued as football fans from across Europe, you should never judge a whole nation’s fans on the basis of the behaviour of a small minority. Read their full statements here:
Statement from the Fans’ Embassy Russia:
“The Fans’ Embassy Russia team expresses its regret about the situation with riots involving Russian fans in Marseille. We strongly believe that such behaviour is not the norm for our citizens who are traveling to support the Russian national team in France. We are very sorry for those English people who have been injured and are now in hospital. We wish them the fastest recovery.
EURO 2016: RESPECT FAN CULTURE FANS EMBASSIES START SERVICES
The RESPECT FAN CULTURE – Fans Embassies start their services for supporters on the opening day of EURO 2016.
On June 10 the French Fans Embassy will be the first of 18 RESPECT FAN CULTURE Fans Embassies run by Football Supporters Europe (FSE). It will provide information and advice to supporters and will be located near the Stade de France.
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FSE FANS GUIDE APP – 7th UPDATE WITH SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR THE UEFA EURO 2016!
The 7th Update of the FSE Fans Guide App (#FansGuideApp) now features almost 190 clubs, cities and stadia, and special info on the UEFA EURO 2016 host cities! It is now available for download in the app stores.
Thousands of fans have downloaded the app since its launch in autumn 2013 and submitted loads of additional feedback and ideas.
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REVIVE THE ROAR No.5 (SPECIAL EDITION ON ANTI-DISCRIMINATION) OUT NOW!
The new issue of the FSE Fanzine REVIVE THE ROAR is out now! This fifth edition ‘All Colours are Beautiful’ features articles by supporters from many European countries and is a special edition featuring anti-discrimination initiatives carried out by fans across Europe.
The FSE fanzine has been produced as one of our contributions to the EU funded programme “QUEERING FOOTBALL – Tackling Homophobia and Promoting Anti-Discrimination around EURO 2016”.
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