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Liverpool - Champions League Final - File Photo
Supporters groups welcome UEFA commitment to implementing report recommendations
Liverpool fans were initially blamed for the congestion amid suggestions that many had arrived without valid tickets.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023

Liverpool v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Anfield
Three men arrested for alleged homophobic chanting at Liverpool-Chelsea match
Three men were arrested for alleged homophobic chanting at the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace - Premier League - City Ground
Crown Prosecution Service investigating homophobic chants from Forest fans
Chelsea’s official LGBTQ+ supporters group, Chelsea Pride, tweeted during the match to “totally condemn” the ‘Chelsea rent boy’ chants at the City Ground.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

Nottingham Forest v Swansea City - Sky Bet Championship - City Ground
Forest investigating reports of alleged homophobic chanting during Chelsea match
Nottingham Forest are investigating reports of alleged homophobic chanting by some of their fans during Sunday’s Premier League game against Chelsea

Sun, 01 Jan, 2023

Manchester City v Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League - Group G - Etihad Stadium
Girl, 15, injured as crowd trouble overshadows Manchester City-Liverpool cup tie
Both clubs have pledged to look into the various disturbances while Greater Manchester Police has launched its own investigation

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

Everton Protest
Everton fans group demands answers on whether club is for sale
A fan-based Everton pressure group has demanded answers from owner Farhad Moshiri on whether he plans to sell the club

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

Qatar WCup Soccer
World Cup organisers defend Qatar residents as ‘authentic fans’
World Cup organisers have insisted the atmosphere around the tournament in Qatar is authentic after reports suggested authorities were hiring people to support the 32 teams.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - St. James' Park
Newcastle fans group to stage protest against the club’s Saudi majority owners
Newcastle fans opposed to the club’s Saudi owners have vowed to keep talking about sportswashing as they prepare to protest against human rights abuses

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Tottenham Hotspur v Marseille - UEFA Champions League - Group D - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Police arrest five after crowd trouble follows Tottenham’s win over Marseille
Visiting fans were seen throwing fireworks into home areas of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the end of Spurs’ 2-0 victory, with riot police sent in to maintain order.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

Britain Soccer Premier League
Liverpool advise fans on personal safety ahead of Champions League tie at Napoli
The Reds are playing their first match in the competition since losing May’s final to Real Madrid at the Stade de France, where there were chaotic scenes outside the ground.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Liverpool fans File Photo
French government report into Paris chaos highlights ‘multiple failures’
A French government report into the problems at the Champions League final last month has highlighted “multiple failures” in the management of the crowd in Paris

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Liverpool v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Final - Stade de France
Stade de France CCTV footage from Champions League final already deleted
Stade de France CCTV footage from the night of the Champions League final has already been deleted

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Germany v England - UEFA Nations League
English football fans in Germany arrested for making Nazi salutes and insulting police
Four others were arrested for incidents including insulting police officers and urinating in the street

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Liverpool v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Final - Stade de France
Liverpool urge investigation into chaos for fans outside Champions League final
Liverpool have called for a formal investigation into the club’s fans being stuck outside the perimeter fence for up to three hours before kick-off

Sun, 29 May, 2022

Liverpool v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Final - Stade de France
Liverpool call for investigation as Andy Robertson reveals players’ families caught up in Paris chaos
Thousands of supporters missed the kick-off against Real Madrid, which was delayed by 36 minutes because of worrying congestion problems

Sun, 29 May, 2022

Tom Parker funeral
Tom Parker funeral: Fans pay tribute to ‘much-loved’ The Wanted singer
Fans paid their respects to The Wanted star Tom Parker as they joined his friends and family at his funeral in south-east London.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Chelsea v Newcastle United - Premier League - Stamford Bridge
Premier League and FA flag ‘integrity issues’ over ticket sale ban, say Chelsea
“We are pressing the Government to allow our supporters to have access to tickets,” the club statement said.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2022

Chelsea v Newcastle United - Premier League - Stamford Bridge
Chelsea fans told to stop chanting Roman Abramovich’s name by Downing Street
Chelsea fans must stop the “completely inappropriate” chanting of Russian owner Roman Abramovich’s name, the British Prime Minister’s spokesman has said.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2022

Chelsea file photo
Chanting Chelsea fans urged to remember reasons for Roman Abramovich sanctions
The Prime Minister’s spokesman has urged Chelsea fans to remember why Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the Government after supporters sang the Russian’s name during Thursday night’s match at Norwich.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2022

Leeds United v Manchester United - Premier League - Elland Road
Leeds identify ‘small number of supporters’ that threw objects against Man Utd
Leeds have identified a “small number of supporters” who threw objects onto the pitch during Sunday’s defeat by Manchester United at Elland Road.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

Manchester United v Everton - Premier League - Old Trafford
Manchester United reveal make-up of club’s new Fans’ Advisory Board
Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer discussed its creation in June in what was his first fan forum in 15 years

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

West Ham United v Arsenal - Premier League - London Stadium
West Ham ‘appalled’ by footage appearing to show fans singing anti-Semitic song
A video circulating on social media appears to show some Hammers supporters on a flight to Belgium singing the offensive song

Thu, 04 Nov, 2021

Idol: Louise O'Neill's next book is on the way — after a five-way bidding war for her next two novels
Idol: Louise O'Neill's next book is on the way — after a five-way bidding war for her next two novels
Idol explores the world of online influencers, asking how well we can ever really know those whose carefully curated profiles we follow online

Fri, 10 Sep, 2021

Denmark Russia Euro 2020 Soccer
Denmark fans told they can travel to Amsterdam to see Wales match on Saturday
Denmark fans have been told they can travel to Amsterdam to watch Saturday’s Euro 2020 round of 16 tie which Wales supporters are banned from.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021

Rangers v Aberdeen - Scottish Premiership - Ibrox Stadium
Police urge Rangers fans to leave after thousands arrive at Ibrox
Thousands of Rangers fans have arrived at Ibrox setting off blue and red flares ahead of the team collecting their first Scottish Premiership trophy in a decade.

Sat, 15 May, 2021

Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust turns down Daniel Levy meeting
Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust has rejected the opportunity for a meeting with club chairman Daniel Levy in the wake of the European Super League storm and reiterated the call for the board to resign.

Tue, 04 May, 2021

Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Spurs fans protest as Arsenal supporters hope episode is ‘catalyst for change’
Spurs fans, who have been vocal in the past about Levy’s stewardship, congregated with banners and chanted songs in protestation at the club’s plans to join in the ESL

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

Rangers v St Mirren - Scottish Premiership - Ibrox Stadium
Rangers fans breach lockdown restrictions with Ibrox gathering
Rangers fans have broken coronavirus lockdown rules in Scotland by gathering in numbers outside Ibrox Stadium setting off flares. Fans were seen crowding around a car entering the ground as police tried to hold them back.

Sat, 06 Mar, 2021

Millwall v Barnsley - Sky Bet Championship - The Den
Millwall fans boo players taking a knee ahead of Derby match
2,000 spectators were allowed inside the ground due to London being placed in tier two of the British Government’s tier system

Sat, 05 Dec, 2020

Reading v Nottingham Forest - Sky Bet Championship - Madejski Stadium
Reading welcome fans back as first Premier League teams prepare to follow suit
Government restrictions allowed for up to 2,000 fans at the Sky Bet Championship match, as was the case for West Ham’s clash with Manchester United at the London Stadium at 5.30pm

Sat, 05 Dec, 2020

Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United - Premier League - AMEX Stadium
Returning Premier League fans will be asked to limit singing and keep masks on
Premier League clubs are also understood to be ready to offer up their facilities to assist with the national coronavirus immunisation effort

Thu, 03 Dec, 2020

Luton Town v Norwich City - Sky Bet Championship - Kenilworth Road
'Life hasn’t been the same without it' – English football fans return to stadiums
Up to 2,000 socially-distanced, mask-wearing supporters could attend in certain parts of England

Wed, 02 Dec, 2020

Ludlow Races - December 2nd
Ludlow racegoers cheer return from lockdown
There was no roof-raising roar as Falberto claimed the opening Shropshire Mind Novices’ Claiming Hurdle

Wed, 02 Dec, 2020

Northern Ireland v Austria - UEFA Nations League - Group 1 - League B - Windsor Park
Northern Ireland to allow 1,000 fans to watch game against Slovakia
The announcement comes after 600 fans attended last month’s 1-0 home defeat against Austria

Thu, 05 Nov, 2020

Fanzine competition
Full stadia and complete season top fans’ wish-lists for 2020/21, survey reveals
Capacity crowds and a completed season are the two biggest hopes for football supporters ahead of the new English domestic campaign, according to a new survey.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2020

Napoli v Arsenal - UEFA Europa League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - San Paolo Stadium
‘Painful' rethink required before fans can return to stadiums for sporting events
Clubs and sports event organisers will need to undergo a “painful but necessary” rethink before allowing fans back into stadia, according to a UK expert in crowd science.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2020

Progress has little sympathy for sporting fan
Progress has little sympathy for sporting fan

I mentioned Geoffrey Boycott elsewhere on this page - read the segment yourself, I can’t do everything - but something I didn’t include was a specific dart thrown at him on social media.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2019

Far from the madding crowds of days gone by
Far from the madding crowds of days gone by

What a dire weekend for GAA attendances. Kerry-Mayo in Austin Stack Park was obviously an exception but across the country there was evidence of supporters preferring to do something else with their Bank Holiday weekend.

Tue, 19 Mar, 2019

Who is it? Britney Spears fans turn iconic line into a meme
Who is it? Britney Spears fans turn iconic line into a meme

Britney Spears released her hit song ‘Gimme more’ back in 2007 and only now has it become the source of internet memes.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2018

Why are people so passionate and so proud of their counties?
Why are people so passionate and so proud of their counties?

There’s a picture which perfectly captures why Brendan Ó SĂ© started it all.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2018

Senegal fans celebrate match victory by helping to clean up football stadium
Senegal fans celebrate match victory by helping to clean up football stadium

After their team's 2-1 win over Poland, some fans decided to stay back and help with the cleanup.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2018

Mind the gap: ‘Big six’ get bigger as the rest flounder
Mind the gap: ‘Big six’ get bigger as the rest flounder
The Premier League prides itself on being the most competitive in the world and points to Leicester’s 2016 title triumph at preseason odds of 5,000-1 as the ultimate evidence.

Tue, 15 May, 2018

West Ham United v Watford - Premier League - London Stadium
West Ham fans protest against club board before Southampton game

Hundreds of West Ham fans protested against the board outside the London Stadium ahead of their clash with Southampton.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018

Arsenal and Bayern Munich fined by UEFA over fans' behaviour
Arsenal and Bayern Munich fined by UEFA over fans' behaviour

Arsenal and Bayern Munich have both been hit with UEFA fines after their Champions League last 16 tie at the Emirates Stadium on March 7.

Fri, 24 Mar, 2017

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