UEFA, football’s European governing body, has announced that it will be implementing a special refund scheme for Liverpool fans affected by events in the lead-up to last year’s Champions League final against Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Paris. Refunds will be available to all fans with tickets for gates A, B, C, …
PSG fans offered chance to win front row seats with Accor
Paris Saint-Germain fans will have the opportunity to watch their side from specially installed seats located at the edge of the pitch, thanks to the club’s partnership with Accor. The French hospitality company’s ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme is offering fans the chance to perch in the special seats through a random draw, …
Premier League Disability Advisory Group calls on UEFA to resolve ticketing dispute
The Premier League’s Disability Advisory Group (DAG) has called for UEFA to help resolve a ticketing dispute between Spanish club Real Madrid and Liverpool, which will see disabled supporters only have access to four wheelchair spaces for a Champions League game in March. The wheelchair spaces are also all contained in the home end of …
2022 in review – June
Music, travel and experiences company Pollen’s downward slope to eventual collapse saw 150 members made redundant in the UK and the US. This was despite raising $150m (£123m/€141m) in a Series C funding round in April. June would also see the company fail to pay its workers. Before Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September, …
French authorities urged to deploy blockchain tix following Champions League fiasco
The French Government’s Olympics envoy has recommended the widespread deployment of blockchain ticketing and other enhanced security protocols in the aftermath of last month’s UEFA Champions League final in Paris. Michel Cadot submitted his 30-page report to the Prime Minister’s Office late last week after widespread condemnation of the French authorities’ organisation of the game …
UEFA apologises to fans over Champions League final
UEFA, football’s European governing body, has issued an apology to fans who witnessed “frightening and distressing events” in the build-up to the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France on May 28. Last week, UEFA commissioned an independent review into the events surrounding the final, which was delayed by …
UEFA blames fake tickets for Champions League fiasco
European football governing body UEFA has blamed fans that purchased fake tickets for the issues at the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France on Saturday, which saw the match delayed by 35 minutes. In a statement, UEFA said: “In the lead-up to the game, the turnstiles at the …
UEFA warns fans over unauthorised finals tickets
European football governing body UEFA has warned fans ahead of the upcoming Champions League, Europa League and Conference League finals about the dangers of purchasing tickets on the secondary market. UEFA has issued a statement explaining that tickets to the finals are sold by UEFA and are subject to strict terms and conditions which prevent …
Tickets on sale for UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals
Tickets have gone on sale for the 2022 UEFA Champions League final, which will be held at the Stade de France (pictured) in Paris on May 28. Some 52,000 tickets out of the 75,000 available (matching the stadium’s capacity for the final) can be purchased by fans and the general public. The two teams that …
Measures assessed for ticket sales to showpiece Chelsea fixtures
The Football Association (FA) has confirmed it is working with the UK Government to ensure the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Crystal Palace takes place in front of a full house at Wembley Stadium (pictured), with the use of a commercial ticket agency reportedly one means being assessed. With Chelsea currently being banned from …