Champions League draw: How safe are fans at Uefa European fixtures?

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The article discusses the issues faced by away fans in European football, particularly in France, Italy, and the Netherlands. It highlights the problems of regional police forces banning away fans from attending matches, and the lack of reform in response to safety concerns. The article also mentions that Uefa has strengthened its partnerships with key stakeholders responsible for safety and security, but notes that the organization's response to safety concerns is limited.

Some of the specific issues mentioned include:

* Regional police forces banning away fans from attending matches
* Travel bans on away fans
* Lack of reform in response to safety concerns
* Uefa's strengthened partnerships with key stakeholders responsible for safety and security

The article quotes Evain, a researcher who has studied fan behavior and policing in football, as saying that the political atmosphere in Europe is not helping to improve police accountability. He also notes that British clubs are often better organized than fans from other countries, which can contribute to the problems faced by away fans.

The article concludes by noting that Uefa's response to safety concerns has been limited, and that the safety and security of future events remain at risk. It also mentions that the final report into the 2022 fiasco, commissioned by Uefa and compiled by a panel of independent experts, found Uefa primarily at fault and made recommendations for improving fan safety.

Overall, the article suggests that there are significant issues facing away fans in European football, and that more needs to be done to improve safety and security at matches.
 
I mean, think about it... these regional police forces banning away fans from attending matches, it's not just a case of enforcing rules, but also a reflection of how we're treating people as an afterthought. I mean, what's the value of human life when you can save on policing costs? 🤔 It's like, do we really need to be treated like a threat just because we're enthusiastic fans? And the lack of reform in response to safety concerns is like, are we learning from our mistakes or just expecting everything to magically sort itself out? 😒 Uefa's partnership with key stakeholders might be strengthening, but it feels like more of the same old power dynamics at play...
 
I'm so frustrated about this whole thing! 🤯 Away fans deserve better than being treated like outcasts just because of where they're from. I mean, think about it, if you were traveling from the other side of the world for a match, wouldn't you expect some basic human decency and respect? 🙄

It's all so unfair that regional police forces are banning fans just because of their nationality or country of origin. And what really gets my goat is that Uefa isn't doing enough to address these concerns. They're all about making money and looking good, but not about the safety and well-being of their fans! 🤑

I've seen videos of away fans being treated like animals in Italian stadiums for example. It's appalling! And don't even get me started on the lack of reform. If we can improve safety at concerts or festivals, why can't we do it for football matches? 😒
 
I'm so worried about what's going on with away fans in Europe 🤕. It's just not fair that regional police forces can ban them from attending matches without a clear reason 😡. I've seen those British fans travel miles for a match, and they always seem to be well-organized and respectful 👊. If other countries' fans could get that same level of support, it might make the whole experience less intimidating. Uefa needs to step up its game with safety and security measures 🚨. It's not just about banning people from matches, it's about creating a safe environment for everyone involved 🤝.
 
Away fans in Europe are having a real blast... not! 🤣 I mean, who doesn't love being banned from attending their own team's match just because of where they're from? It's like the cops are all " Ah, you're an away fan, we don't trust you"... meanwhile the actual troublemakers (aka hooligans) get a free pass! 🚫

And have you noticed how often British fans are treated differently? Like, it's not fair to just assume they're all well-behaved because of that. Evain's right, though - the whole political atmosphere in Europe is super messed up and that's affecting policing accountability.

I think Uefa needs to step up their game (pun intended). All those partnerships with stakeholders are great and all, but where's the concrete change? We need to make sure safety and security aren't just lip service. Until then, I'll be over here... trying not to get banned from my own team's match! 😂
 
🤔 I remember when this issue was discussed last year, and not much had changed... it's like we're looping back to where we started 🔄. The problem is that these regional police forces just don't seem to care about the fans' experience. I mean, banning away fans from matches? That's just ridiculous! 😡 And what's with Uefa's response? They're supposed to be the governing body of football, but they can't even get it right when it comes to safety and security.

I've been saying this for ages, but British clubs are always so well-organized... it's like they have a head start on everyone else 🏃‍♂️. And don't even get me started on the travel bans! It's like we're talking about a different sport here... football is supposed to be about passion and excitement, not about some bureaucrats dictating who can and can't attend a match.

I mean, I've read that report from last year, and it said basically the same thing: Uefa was at fault, but what did they do about it? 🤷‍♂️ It's like we're stuck in a loop, and I'm just waiting for someone to break the cycle... or maybe I'll just keep commenting on this topic until something changes 😅.
 
[Image of a fan being banned from a stadium with a big X marked through it ]

[Footage of police officers wearing riot gear, with a caption "when your team's fans are just like that one aunt" ]

[ GIF of a soccer ball getting hit by a police baton ]

[Image of a researcher looking worried, with a thought bubble saying "I've got data on this!"]

[Video of a stadium crowd cheering, but with a small group of riot police in the background, wearing awkward helmets]

[Footage of Evain shaking his head, with a caption " Europe's policing is like that one uncle who just doesn't get it " ]
 
I'M SO SICK OF THESE BANS FROM REGIONAL POLICE FORCES!!! CAN'T BELIEVE THE UEFA ISN'T DOING ENOUGH TO HELP OUT AWAY FANS! I MEAN, I GET IT, SAFETY FIRST AND ALL THAT BUT C'MON PEOPLE! IT'S FOOTBALL, NOT A WAR ZONE!!! THEY NEED TO FIND A WAY TO MAKE MATCHES MORE FUN FOR EVERYBODY, NOT JUST THE HOME FANS. AND WHAT WITH BRITISH CLUBS ALWAYS BEING SO WELL ORGANIZED... IT'S LIKE THE REST OF US ARE JUST MAKING IT HARD FOR THEMSELVES!!!
 
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