Supporters Direct Scotland @SuppDirectScot

The show of strength and unity that football needed. FSE proudly endorse the message shared by @UEFA and its 55 member associations, echoing the views of millions of fans. The World Cup is not for sale.

UEFA @UEFA

2 weeks ago

Statement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National Associations

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Statement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National Associations

European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup over FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The decision was taken at a virtual meeting of the 55 national associations which are members of UEFA, the European football confederation, on Thursday, according to sources with knowledge of the meeting. The next World Cup in the calendar is the women’s edition in Brazil next summer, followed by the men’s tournament in Spain, Portugal and Morocco in 2030. More from @JamesHorncastle & @megan_feringa 🔗 nyti.ms/4pLcQTg

Well done UEFA!!!

Martyn Ziegler @martynziegler

2 weeks ago

BREAKING: UEFA countries unanimously in support of boycotting World Cup in protest at FIFA's plan to sell stakes in tournament to private investors, say sources. Decision taken at emergency virtual meeting thetimes.com/sport/football…

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We are appalled by FIFA's latest attempts to degrade our sport in the name of commercialism. As members of @FansEurope our voice will be heard in conversations internationally, and we also call on @ScottishFA to protect the game from the corrosive influence of FIFA's leaders.

Football Supporters Europe @FansEurope

2 weeks ago

🚨 The World Cup is part of football's shared heritage, not a product to be sold to private investors. @FIFAcom must stop putting commercial interests ahead of supporters & the game itself. 🔗 Read FSE's full statement: ow.ly/tzb050ZuBps #DontSellOurGame

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📢 We stand up for the priorities & rights of football fans across Europe. 🗣️ Make our collective voice as supporters even stronger. Become a member for free today. ✍️ bit.ly/48Wenf2

Football isn’t a commodity. The World Cup is not for sale. Enough of this charade. @FIFAcom member associations - and everyone who cares about the future of the game - must stand up to the man who wants to sell world football. Gianni Infantino must go. #FootballIsNotForSale

FIFA Media @fifamedia

2 weeks ago

FIFA intends to expand football development funding to over USD 10 billion subject to approval by FIFA Member Associations Read more here: inside.fifa.com/organisation/m… #FootballUnitesTheWorld

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FSA Statement on FIFA's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup: "This cannot become another step in Gianni Infantino’s attempt to reshape football without regard for supporters or the wider game. We fully support UEFA’s statement. Every governing body, national association, league, club, supporter and stakeholder now has a responsibility to stand together and protect the future of our game." Full statement here: thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-state…

This one is really dicey. FIFA is registered as a non-profit association under Swiss law. Its 211 member associations own it. It pays no corporate tax in Switzerland. And right now, while the ink is barely dry on the 2026 World Cup final, it is in advanced discussions to sell a minority stake in its commercial operations to private investors, with JP Morgan acting as financial adviser and Thrive Capital, whose chief executive is Josh Kushner, expected to lead the investor group. UEFA is responding. And I see reason with them. Their statement called it a crossing of a line and said the soul and governance of football are not assets to trade. Let me explain what is actually happening here and why both positions are legally and commercially coherent at the same time. The legal vehicle at the centre of this is called FIFA Forward Enterprise, or FFE. It is a FIFA-owned company that would consolidate all of FIFA's commercial rights, broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, licensing, and the operational delivery of FIFA tournaments, into a single entity. Based on how things are proposed, FIFA would retain majority control and exclusive authority over governance, competitions, the match calendar, and all regulatory and sporting decisions. Private investors would then hold a minority, non-controlling stake in the subsidiary, not in FIFA itself. FIFA says the proposal could deliver more than $10 billion in football development funding over the next four years. Now here is the legal position. Under Swiss association law, FIFA has broad autonomy over how it manages and commercialises its assets, provided it pursues its statutory purpose of promoting football and follows its internal decision-making rules. Creating a commercial subsidiary and selling minority stakes in it to private investors is not categorically prohibited under any applicable law. FIFA already commercialises its rights aggressively through sponsorships, media deals, and licensing arrangements worth billions of dollars per cycle. Placing some of that commercial activity into a valued vehicle and inviting outside capital is structurally an extension of what FIFA already does, not a departure from it. The proposal requires approval from the FIFA Council and the 211 member associations. That approval process is where the real legal constraints sit, not in Swiss corporate law. What UEFA is objecting to is not the legality of the structure. They are objecting to the incentive architecture it creates once private capital is inside the tent. And again, that objection deserves to be taken seriously. Even with formal majority control retained, private investors seeking returns will create ongoing pressure. They will request more matches, an expanded calendar. They will make decisions that prioritise revenue over player welfare or competitive balance. Of course that pressure will not arrive through a boardroom vote. It arrives gradually, through the logic of what a return on investment requires. FIFA can retain exclusive authority over sporting decisions and still find that sporting decisions are shaped by the financial expectations of its commercial partners. Those are not mutually exclusive outcomes. The legal permissibility of this structure is high if internal approvals are obtained. The binding constraints are member consent, political capital, and the risk that private capital incentives gradually reshape priorities even under retained formal control. Football has watched that process play out at club level for thirty years. The question being asked right now, with genuine urgency, is whether the same dynamic should be allowed inside the institution that governs the game itself. My name is Ajoje. I am a FIFA Licensed Agent and International Sports Lawyer. I write on the Law and Business of Football, a lot. Repost and Follow if you want to read more posts like this.

Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews

2 weeks ago

BREAKING: UEFA have hit out at FIFA's reported plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors 🚨

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We're used to the gradual erosion of principles, and the creeping increase in commercialism in football, but FIFA/Infantino have stamped on the accelerator. It is a genuine race to the bottom. We call on every true fan, whether in the stands or in the boardroom, to reject this.

The Scottish Football Union @TheSFUnion

2 weeks ago

@SuppDirectScot @FansEurope @scotlandscoeff1 @pieandbov @offtheballbbc @terracepodcast @Graeme_McGarry @PeterMsport This crosses a line that football’s governing institutions should never cross. thesfu.co.uk/post/selling-f…

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🗣️ "Dynamic pricing in football only works in favour of the seller. The algorithm does nothing for supporters." 🇪🇺📢 FSE's Stuart Dykes spoke at an event in the @Europarl_EN last week in support of the @EU_Commission banning dynamic ticket pricing in live events. 1/2

Football Supporters Europe @FansEurope

3 weeks ago

📈🚫 Dynamic ticket pricing has no place in football. When supporters have no alternative, higher demand should not mean higher prices. 🇪🇺📢 Here's why FSE is calling for the @EU_Commission to ban Dynamic Ticket Pricing in live events. 🔗 ow.ly/qTm950ZrUZn

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1% action, 100% passion a weekend with SS Arezzo - open.substack.com/pub/supporters… @SinC_Italia @ArezzoCalcio

Scottish soccer fans used $15,000 of their saved transportation money to donate to Massachusetts students experiencing financial hardship.

@Fitzy__07 Yeah but he’s shied away from the fact that tv companies he works for are only interested in English premier league. Norway don’t have their tv networks caring more about Sweden.

The Boston Globe, Boston's largest newspaper, penned an open letter to the Tartan Army for their unforgettable experiences in the city. "Dear Tartan Army, "You came for the World Cup, but gave us something more. "For a week, you turned train stations into singalongs, Fenway into a football ground, and an ordinary June into something we'll be talking about for years. "Boston has hosted championships, parades, and celebrations of every kind. But we've never hosted guests quite like you all. "Thank you for the laughter, the bagpipes, and the memories. The World Cup will move on. So will the songs, but we'll never forget the joy you brought to our city." No one does it like the Tartan Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

✍️ "The Tartan Army treated our home like their own, and we are better for it." We were honoured to receive this parting letter from @RedSox President, Sam Kennedy, following our stay in Boston. #FIFAWorldCup | @FIFAWorldCup

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Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor

2 months ago

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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"Please note that, during last night’s match in Guadalajara, several ticketed fans could be seen dressed as empty seats..."

FIFA Media @fifamedia

2 months ago

Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium footprint, rather than visual assessments of seating occupancy at any given moment during the match. FIFA works closely with stadium authorities and ticketing teams to

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🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup! We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.

Keep your eyes peeled in the States, footsoldiers!!!

Clyde FC @ClydeFC

2 months ago

🌎 We are taking Clyde Worldwide to Boston during the FIFA World Cup! Throughout the tournament, Clyde Worldwide billboards will appear at several high-profile locations across Boston, including around Fenway Park and Boston South Station. Supporters who spot a billboard can

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