In the summer of 2024, supporters of Motherwell F.C. found themselves facing a defining moment. An offer of external investment proposed reducing the majority shareholding held by the Well Society, a democratic, not-for-profit supporters’ organisation, which would have ended the club’s majority fan-owned status.
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Joint-Statement: FSE & Euroconsumers file complaint to the European Commission against FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket practices
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and Euroconsumers have filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against FIFA, alleging that the football body has abused its monopoly position to impose excessive ticket prices and opaque and unfair purchasing conditions and processes on European fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Continue reading “Joint-Statement: FSE & Euroconsumers file complaint to the European Commission against FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket practices”FSE meets European Commission Sport Unit to keep fans’ priorities on the EU agenda
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) met with representatives of the European Commission’s Sport Unit in February, continuing its dialogue with EU policymakers to ensure that supporters’ priorities remain central to discussions on the future of European sport policy.
Continue reading “FSE meets European Commission Sport Unit to keep fans’ priorities on the EU agenda ““FOOTBALL IS STRONGER WHEN SUPPORTERS ARE RECOGNISED AS STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS” – FSE ADDRESSES THE 2026 UEFA CONGRESS
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) had the honour of addressing the UEFA Congress for the very first time today in Brussels. This milestone further reflects the recognition of supporters as key stakeholders within European football governance.
Continue reading ““FOOTBALL IS STRONGER WHEN SUPPORTERS ARE RECOGNISED AS STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS” – FSE ADDRESSES THE 2026 UEFA CONGRESS “Shared Commitment to Advancing Fan Liaison Continues at Third Annual UCC SLO Workshop
Football Supporters Europe (FSE), European Football Clubs (EFC), and UEFA welcomed supporter liaison officers (SLOs) to the third annual UEFA club competitiIons SLO workshop, hosted by AFC Ajax in Amsterdam on 2–3 February 2026.
Continue reading “Shared Commitment to Advancing Fan Liaison Continues at Third Annual UCC SLO Workshop”The Council of Europe adopted new recommendations on collective bans against travelling fans – it is now up to national governments to follow them
Following significant efforts by Football Supporters Europe (FSE), the Council of Europe unanimously adopted a recommendation in October 2025 that reinforces the rights of travelling supporters and firmly establishes that collective bans must only ever be used in the most exceptional circumstances.
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