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March 1, 2016

UEFA EURO2016 – RESPECT FAN CULTURE: FANS’ EMBASSIES’ CONFERENCE IN PARIS

More than 150 participants from 26 countries meet in Paris to prepare supporters’ services during UEFA EURO 2016. French Secretary of State for Sports, Thierry Braillard, will address the conference.

On 03 and 04 March 2016, Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and the Fédération Française de Football (F.F.F.) are hosting a conference – supported by UEFA – on RESPECT Fan Culture in order to give stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the implementation of Fans’ Embassies during UEFA EURO 2016. It also provides a platform to explain their role in the wider fan hosting concept to contribute to a festive atmosphere and security at the tournament.

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February 23, 2016

FIFA: NOT ONE CANDIDATE PLEDGES ADEQUATE STEPS TO PREVENT HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE AND CORRUPTION

“Let’s be clear. There is no time to waste in taking action to prevent human rights abuses linked to the World Cups in Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022” – Sylvia Schenk, Transparency International Germany

FIFA still has to prove it is serious about dealing with human rights abuses and corruption linked to the World Cup. Not one of the organisation’s presidential candidates has either signed up to the full range of pledges presented to them by a group of leading NGOs ahead of the election next week (26 February), or articulated alternative measures that would effectively address the underlying issues.

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February 15, 2016

100,000S OF SUPPORTERS FROM ACROSS EUROPE ADDRESS UEFA IN OPEN LETTER

More than 100 supporter umbrella groups from 18 countries call for UEFA to reconsider its disciplinary policy on racism.

With the kick-off of the next round of European club competition matches, Dynamo Kyiv was originally sanctioned to play their Champions League game against Manchester City behind closed doors. For Manchester City fans, this would have been the second successive year after being drawn against Dynamo Kiev in the knockout stages. Now UEFA surprisingly changed their decision and allowed supporters to attend the game.

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February 14, 2016

EURO 2016: FANS’ EMBASSIES LOOK BACK AT SUCCESSFUL BUT CHALLENGING TOURNAMENT

Just like the new European Champions Portugal, Football Supporters Europe can announce that the Fans’ Embassies teams can look back at their most successful tournament in history: fan volunteers from 19 participating countries were in operation to guide travelling fans through all stages of EURO 2016. At the same time, a critical evaluation of the security concepts at the tournament is due. Continue reading “EURO 2016: FANS’ EMBASSIES LOOK BACK AT SUCCESSFUL BUT CHALLENGING TOURNAMENT”

February 14, 2016

EURO 2016 EVALUATION MEETING: FANS EVALUATION OF EURO 2016 SETS TRACK FOR FUTURE TOURNAMENTS

The Fans’ Embassies driven by Football Supporters Europe (FSE) look back at their most successful tournament in history: fan volunteers from 19 participating countries were in operation to guide travelling fans through all stages of EURO 2016. Continue reading “EURO 2016 EVALUATION MEETING: FANS EVALUATION OF EURO 2016 SETS TRACK FOR FUTURE TOURNAMENTS”

February 10, 2016

SAVE THE DATE! FSE SUMMER NETWORK MEETING IN IZMIR

As members of Football Supporters Europe (FSE), we’re very happy to inform you that finally the dates and hosts for the 1^st ever FSE SUMMER NETWORK MEETING are set!

The 1st FSE SUMMER NETWORK MEETING will take place from 14 JULY 2016 – 17 JULY 2016 in Izmir in Turkey! The gathering will be hosted by our dear friends and members from the supporters rights union TARAFTAR HAKLARI DERNEGI. They will be supported by TarafDer. A more detailed programme, details on the organisation and inexpensive accommodation options will be shared with you in the coming weeks.

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