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Supporters Direct Scotland retweeted
"Please note that, during last night’s match in Guadalajara, several ticketed fans could be seen dressed as empty seats..."
Jun 12
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 ensure all published figures are based on verified operational data.
Please note that, during last night’s match in Guadalajara, several ticketed fans could be seen standing in concourses rather than staying in their assigned seats throughout the match.
Community note
Photos from the match show thousands of empty seats throughout the stadium, contradicting the claim of only several fans in concourses. nytimes.com/athletic/73524… yahoo.com/news/world/art…
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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.
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Keep your eyes peeled in the States, footsoldiers!!!
🌎 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 enter our competition by taking a photograph of the billboard and posting it on social media, tagging us. One lucky winner will receive an iPad, kindly provided by Cameron Event Logistics.
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Our Executive Director, Alan Russell, will be speaking at Co-op Congress, 12 to 13 June 2026, the conference for people and organisations responding to today’s societal challenges and building practical alternatives for a fairer future.
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Supporters Direct Scotland retweeted
📢 We welcome @UEFA's decision to extend its Standing Facilities Observer Programme.
🙌 More fans will have the choice to stand at European matches from next season.
🔗 More: bit.ly/4upsghC
ALT Graphic promoting the UEFA Standing Facilities Observer Programme for the 2026/27 season. The left side features FSE branding and three key points with green tick icons: additional UEFA member associations can apply to join the programme from September 2026; all UEFA nations now have a clear pathway to implementing standing; and men’s and women’s club and national team competitions are now included. The right side shows an empty football stadium with standing sections and blue seating.
ALT Quote from Ronan Evain, Executive Director of FSE: "Standing at matches has an enormously positive effect on atmosphere at European matches. It is a huge part of supporter culture and tradition across the continent. We value the recognition of this contribution by UEFA and other European football stakeholders, as well as the continued cooperation in recent years to deliver this.”
Updates from today's UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Istanbul:
🏆 New formats for UEFA men’s national team competitions as of 2028
🏟️ Extension of the Standing Facilities Observer Programme for the 2026/27 season
✍️ Approval of UEFA regulations
👉 More details here: uefa.com/news-media/news/02a…
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Supporters Direct Scotland retweeted
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Supporters Direct Scotland retweeted
The thread tracking releases from every SPFL club this summer starts here...
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Spot on, and its not just Chelsea. Decision makers at clubs everywhere seem to be investing in revolving doors, demanding immediate success, and not looking at their own part in their repeatedly failures (or in many cases, when they simply fail to meet inflated expectations).
Apr 22
Chelsea managers sacked by Toad Boehly and Co
Thomas Tuchel: Dismissed for refusing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. Now England manager at World Cup
Graham Potter: Sacked after taking Chelsea to quarter finals of Champions League. Now Sweden manager at World Cup
Frank Lampard: Interim manager, has just taken Coventry City to Premier League for first time since 2001.
Maurichio Pochettino: Sacked after arguing with Chelsea’s 263 Directors of Football and a 6th place finish. Now USA manager at World Cup.
Enzo Maresca: Sacked after winning Club World Cup, UEFA Conference League and top four finish. Currently enjoying his payoff and favourite to replace Pep if he leaves City this summer.
Liam Rosenior; Sacked after four months.
The common issue is that it’s Boehly (former Sporting Director of Soccerball at Chelsea) and Egbali making these decisions.
Perhaps, just perhaps, turning Chelsea into a hedge fund experiment isn’t a good idea. Who wants to be the footballing equivalent of Married at First Sight?
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Supporters Direct Scotland retweeted
⚽️ Motherwell’s ‘Working Together’ for on and off-field success
@MotherwellFC and the Well Society have signed a landmark Working Together Agreement.
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Fan-owned clubs often have difficult decisions to make, but @TheWellSociety showed how to use the power of their membership and their reach into the whole fanbase to engage fans on a common cause. They've followed up with a groundbreaking education programme 👏👏👏
‼️ In 2024, @MotherwellFC faced a defining moment as external investment threatened its fan ownership model.
📢🗳️ What followed was a David vs Goliath battle, & a powerful example of democratic action from @TheWellSociety. 1/2
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The Hive Celebrates One Year Supporting 300 Young People and Driving a Joined-Up Community Effort in Clackmannanshire
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Absolutely phenomenal news for Accies fans!!!
Subject to SPFL approval, we are proud to confirm that we will be returning home to New Douglas Park from the start of the 2026/27 season 🏠
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Supporters Direct Scotland retweeted
🎟️ The #FIFAWorldCup 2026 final ticket sale period indicates revenue is a priority over inclusion.
PA/companion tickets were made an additional disability-related cost and are now available separately.
Required steps to address accessibility concerns have still not been taken.
Feb 26
🏆 Disabled England fans could have to pay a minimum of $755 to attend one fixture at #FIFAWorldCup 2026, when @FIFAcom’s stated goal is to make it the most inclusive in history.
Level Playing Field raised accessibility concerns three months ago⬇️
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Supporters Direct Scotland retweeted
Fifa's face value ticket prices for 2026 World Cup final reach a new high.
How Cat 1 has gone up:
📕 $1,550 (£1,174) in the bid book
📈 $6,730 (£5,092) in October
📈 $8,680 (£6,581) in December
📈 $10,990 (£8,333) in April
Qatar?
📉 $1,604 (£1,214)
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Life In Non League - out now!
Telpetty FC grant a documentary crew unprecedented access behind the scenes following promotion!
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FSE's campaign to overturned the flawed ticketing model for the World Cup continues 👏👏👏
FSE & Euroconsumers have filed a formal complaint with the @EU_Commission against @FIFAcom over 2026 @FIFAWorldCup ticketing.
From excessive prices to opaque processes, fans are being exploited. We need action & deserve protection.
🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/47geQLl
ALT Ronan Evain, Executive Director, Football Supporters Europe said: "For several months now we have urged FIFA to do right by fans and reconsider its aggressive and exploitative ticketing policies. FIFA's failure to engage in meaningful consultation with stakeholders yet again has left us with no option but to join forces with Euroconsumers in filing this complaint with the European Commission. FIFA point to their unconfirmed sales figures as validation of their unfair ticket practices, while the reality is they leave loyal fans with no other choice – pay up or lose out”.
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Fantastic mini-series on the Ultras scene. An eye opener and should hopefully advance the conversation from over-simplifications and misunderstandings. Well done to everyone involved in making it.
Mar 19
There’s often a preconceived idea of what the ultras scene is, but for me it’s extremely nuanced.
I’ve seen first hand how it can tackle isolation, how being part of group can improve people’s wellbeing, and how as a collective you can drive positive change within communities.
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Supporters Direct Scotland retweeted
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Supporters Direct Scotland retweeted
Mar 17
As a result of this, and I take no pleasure reporting this news, we ultimately have to award the 1966 World Cup to West Germany.
Mar 17
The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 (“the Match”), with the result of the Match being recorded as 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).
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