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A hat-trick of campaign successes in the past decade which we were told would never happen: ✅ Independent Football Regulator ✅ Safe standing ✅ PL away price cap #ByFansForFans #FreeMembership thefsa.org.uk/join/

I went to experience a live EFL game through the eyes of a blind supporter. It was one of the most fascinating days I've had in football. These are the things that I learned, and some of them are important. inews.co.uk/sport/football…

FIFA have responded to this - and strongly. “We are quite surprised by the NJ Governor’s approach today on fan transportation. The original FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches. Recognizing the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 FIFA adjusted the Host Agreement requirements across all host cities as follows: All Match Ticket holders and accredited individuals shall be able to access transport (public or additionally planned transport) at cost to allow travel to Stadiums on match days.   “FIFA worked for years with host cities on transportation and mobility plans, including advocating for millions of dollars in federal funding to support host cities for transportation.   “FIFA World Cup will bring millions of fans to North America along with related economic impact. Many fans will travel to NYNJ to enjoy the eight matches scheduled. FIFA is not aware of any other major event previously held at NYNJ Stadium, including other major sports, global concert tours, etc., where organizers were required to pay for fan transportation.”

Reminder for you to get your non-league away day nominations into us at the link below…

Exclusive @TheAthleticFC New Jersey’s NJ Transit this week discussed pricing close to or around $150 for round trip from New York Penn Station to MetLife for World Cup games. Earlier this week, we reported it would be $100+. This is *even* higher. nytimes.com/athletic/72024…

✈️ Followed your team away to a #UCL match this week? We want to hear from you. 🗣️ From ticketing & travel to accessibility & stewarding — share your experience, good or bad, in FSE's 2025/26 #AwayFanSurvey. 👉 Take part: bit.ly/4oMENsO

Extraordinary defence here by New Jersey Governor of the $100+ train prices to MetLife stadium first reported by @TheAthleticFC yesterday - she’s pinning it on FIFA and not budging. This is the Governor of the host state of the World Cup final going to war with FIFA.

We've once again partnered with the @NonLeaguePaper to sponsor the Away Day of the Year category at their awards - who gets your nod as the best away day in non-league? Nominate via the link below... thefsa.org.uk/news/who-gets-…

Premier League finances now complete for 24/25 🔑figures ⚽️Revenue £6.8bn ⬆️8% ⚽️Matchday £1.01bn ⬆️12% ⚽️Wages £4.4bn ⬆️9% ⚽️Wages 64% of revenue ⚽️Average weekly wage £93k ⚽️Median weekly wage £71k ⚽️Highest paid director £3.7m (Spurs) ⚽️Total underlying loss £1.66bn ⚽️Player sale profits £1.09bn ⚽️Total pre tax loss £813bn (would be over £1bn if 'shenanigans' excluded) ⚽️Total corporation tax £7m ⚽️Player purchases £2.88bn ⚽️Player sales £1.44bn ⚽️Total cost of squads £11.14bn ⚽️Total unpaid transfer fees on purchases £3.47bn ⚽️Total borrowings £4.76bn

We're supporting the Asian Football Awards (@AFootballAwards), which are coming up in September, with the Fans For Diversity category. Keep across our social media for more news nearer the time on shortlists for the awards... #FansForDiversity

37 years ago 97 men, women and children went to a football match and never returned home - always in our hearts and minds #JFT97 #HillsboroughLawNow

Our thoughts on this significant and poignant day, as always, are with all those affected by the tragedy at Hillsborough and we pause in memory of the 97 fans who will never be forgotten.

Exclusive @TheAthleticFC : Current NJ Transit plans for return train from NY Penn Station to MetLife Stadium during World Cup are for tickets to be priced at over $100. Usual price is $12.90, making it more than a 7-fold increase for World Cup fans. nytimes.com/athletic/71933…

We were initially told the prices would remain as standard, however this potential news comes as little surprise. Another day, another rip off at this World Cup. What on earth is going on?

🚨 Historical decision by Union Berlin as German club appoint Marie-Louise Eta as their head coach until June. Union lost at Heidenheim, sacked the head coach Steffen Baumgart and put Marie-Louise Eta in charge until the end of the season. Ets becomes the first female head coach in the history of men’s Bundesliga.

The Kop looking very different without the usual display of flags and banners. Absent today in protest at ticket price increases #LFC

𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎙️ Sunderland fan Michael Brunskill from @WeAreTheFSA joins for a chat about the Lads, ticketing, safe standing, the recent VAR survey & more! APPLE: tinyurl.com/y8suet2d SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/3r7n4629 Linktr.ee/RokerReport | #SAFC ❤️🤍

75% of fans in a recent @WeAreTheFSA survey said that they are against VAR and now, you’ve got a referee speaking this damningly about the whole process. “It felt like the walls were closing in, the darkness was intensifying and my mouth was getting drier while my heartbeat rose.” That’s a grim but totally understandable reaction to being the man in charge of a system so many can’t stand.

FIFA creates new World Cup ticket category, deepening suspicions of deception nytimes.com/athletic/71829… via @NYTimes

💛GOSPORT BOROUGH | The Southern League is pleased to announce that this coming Saturday, April 11th, we will be holding our first League Community Engagement Day at the Premier South club 👉 Find out more: southern-football-league.co.uk/News/137906/GO… @GosportBFC | @WeAreTheFSA | #SouthernLeague

The Fulham Lillies stand in solidarity with @spiritofshankly as they launch their “Not a Pound in the Ground” campaign ahead of today’s fixture at Anfield. We ask Fulham fans to consider supporting local businesses around Anfield rather than spending money inside the ground.