SRA STATEMENT: SPORT’S COVID-19 RESPONSE SHOULD INCLUDE ALL ATHLETES
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(Nyon, Switzerland, March 20, 2020) — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and global sport organizations have a responsibility to demonstrate the highest standards of transparency, consultation and citizenship as the world addresses the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sport and Rights Alliance (SRA) and the World Players Association said today. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are scheduled to begin on July 24, with the Paralympics starting on August 25.
FSE WELCOMES UEFA MEASURES IN FACE OF COVID-19 CRISIS
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The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented situation which requires all football stakeholders to work together to ensure the best outcomes, both with regards to short-term issues around competitions and longer-term consequences for the sport in general. This includes players, clubs, associations, leagues, and, of course, supporters and supporters’ groups.
UK GOVERNMENT REPORT SAYS STANDING CHOICE HAS POSITIVE IMPACT ON SAFETY
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A recent report released by the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) shows that standing options—such as rail seats and seats with barriers—have improved safety in the topflight.
UEFA UPDATES FSE AND SD EUROPE ON COVID-19 SITUATION
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Ahead of today’s videoconference involving national associations, clubs, leagues and players’ representatives, FSE & SD Europe spoke with UEFA's top management regarding the current situation and impact that the spreading of #COVID19 has on football competitions and football fans. We will remain in close contact during these difficult times to ensure our members are well informed and their concerns heard. We look forward to the outcomes of today's videoconference.
REGISTER FOR #SNM2020 IN AARHUS
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As you are no doubt already aware, the Football Supporters Europe (FSE) 2020 Summer Network Meeting will take place in Aarhus, Denmark, from 23rd to 26th July. The weekend will be hosted by AGF Fanclub Aarhus and Danske Fodbold Fans, the Danish national fans’ organisation. Both are long-standing, active members of the FSE network.
FSE STATEMENT ON COVID-19
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Over the past two months or so, a novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 that emerged in the Hubei province of China has spread across the globe. In response, national governments and other authorities have begun to introduce measures to contain and/or slow this spread. Some of these measures—including a prohibition on large gatherings—have naturally affected spectator sports, including football.
OUT! STAKEHOLDERS MEET IN DORTMUND TO DISCUSS ROLE OF CLUBS & PLAYERS
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On 23rd January, Fuβballfans gegen Homophobie (FFGH) hosted the second transnational network meeting of OUT!, a Football Supporters Europe-led (FSE) initiative aimed at tackling homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in football.
PORTUGAL: FSE REITERATES ITS OPPOSITION TO FAN ID SCHEMES ACROSS EUROPE
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For the past two years, the Portuguese national supporters’ organisation, Associação Portuguesa de Defesa do Adepto (APDA), has been campaigning against the government’s plan to introduce an identification card for football fans.
FSE FANS’ EMBASSIES CORE GROUP MEETS IN FRANKFURT AHEAD OF EURO 2020
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Representatives from several Fans’ Embassies convened in Frankfurt on 17th and 18th January to discuss preparations for UEFA EURO 2020.
SD EUROPE-LED PROJECT LIAISE COMES TO A CLOSE
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In December 2019, the Erasmus+ LIAISE project came to an end after two years of training workshops and exchange visits.
OUT! MEETING IN DORTMUND: AGENDA
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The second transnational network meeting of OUT! will take place on Thursday, 23rd January 2020 from 10.00 – 17.00, at Signal Iduna Park, home to Borussia Dortmund.